We're trying to "get it together" in areas we have no control over. We keep trying, but we'll never move the needle to a better future because it has nothing to do with us or anything we can do. You don't always have to give in to what the world, your family, or your own self declares is the way things are "supposed" to be. God desires goodness and joy for us. God, Jesus, and the Spirit went to great lengths to offer you and me the best good news ever. In Why Can't I Get It Together?, Jamie Ivey, host of The Happy Hour podcast, shares how to Define the reality of your current circumstancesPonder the areas of your life that are out of controlStop self-shameCreate better expectations for yourselfMove forward in an effort to chase holiness Jamie guides us through six areas of our lives that are affecting our perception of God's love in our realities.
Thomas Nelson
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9781400333929
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Paperback
A Love Discovered
By Peterson, Tracie
Invited by a friend to trek west and help establish the newly formed town of Cheyenne, Edward Vogel is prepared to leave the painful memories of his wife and son's deaths behind him. The only problem is the corrupt new railroad town wants family men who can establish law and order, so Edward approaches his friend Marybeth with a proposition of marriage. . After her father's death leaves her with no means of support, Marybeth Kruger is in danger of having her two-year-old half sister taken from her. So when Edward Vogel, the widower husband of her late best friend, offers her a marriage of convenience, she has no choice but to accept.. Life in Cheyenne is fraught with danger, but will this arrangement be enough to save Edward and Marybeth from the pasts they attempted to escape? Or will life with each other put them--and their hearts--in more danger than ever?.
Bethany House Publishers
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9780764241079
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Paperback
Even If He Doesn't
By Lavalley, Kristen
How can I approach God if I'm struggling to believe in His goodness?. So much of our belief can be formulaic. We often think that if we do A, B, and C, then God will do X, Y, and Z. We check things off the "Good Christian Checklist," trusting we'll be okay, and our trials will be minimal. But when our experiences inevitably deviate from that belief, our trust in God often crumbles. After a series of life-altering trials--including a devastating diagnosis--uncovering faith in the cracks of pain is something Kristen LaValley knows well.. In Even If He Doesn't, Kristen will:share her vulnerable and honest storyunpack the nuances of suffering and faith, holding space for the tension between the tworeveal how engaging the gentleness and grace of Christ in our suffering offers a surprising path to healingremind us that when our belief is reduced to a formula, we rob ourselves of a faith that's enriched by suffering, not crippled by itThose in the midst of heartache will find strength and renewal as Kristen approaches the complexity of suffering with compassion, guiding us to endure while not forsaking the joy, hope, and peace of those marked by Jesus.
Tyndale Momentum
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9781496478528
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Paperback
Letters of Wisdom
By Brunstetter, Wanda E.
Friendship Letters Series - Doretta Schwartz has always enjoyed writing letters and feels her letters can be a bit of a ministry to her friends. In this series, exchanging letters that contain open and honest feelings and struggles helps Doretta and two of her best friends through the darkest challenges of their lives. Letters and Prayers Between Friends Become a Balm for Healing Irma Miller thought having a family of her own would bring her joy and a sense of accomplishment, but she struggles with memories of the abuse she suffered as a child at the hand of her stepfather. When she becomes physically and emotionally abusive to her own children, she reaches out to her friend Doretta for prayer and wisdom. But Irma may find herself at an even darker emotional place before she will admit she needs professional help to heal the past traumas.
Barbour Pub Inc
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9781636096223
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Paperback
Think Ahead
By Groeschel, Craig
Why do we keep making choices we later regret--sometimes even the same bad choices over and over? Drawing on Scripture, story, and cutting-edge research into human behavior, pastor Craig Groeschel reveals the key to making the choices we want to make and experiencing the joy and freedom God has for us.We all want to make great decisions. So what happens between our good intentions and the choices we actually make in the moment? If only we could make decisions ahead of time rather than when we're under stress, overwhelmed, or swayed by fear or emotion. In Think Ahead, we learn how to do just that.Pastor Craig Groeschel knows from personal experience and as a counselor to others what being trapped in a cycle of poor decision-making is like. In Think Ahead, he shares what he has discovered about the power of "pre-deciding.
Zondervan
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9780310366560
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Hardcover
A Good Life
By Francis, Pope
Pope Francis wants every person to know and believe that they are a miracle - an important, unique individual - and that we can choose to live with joy and purpose.In this new book, which quickly became his biggest bestseller in many years in Italy, Pope Francis offers fifteen pieces of advice to help listeners live well. Among the fifteen lessons are reminders that we are all precious, that this moment is all we have, that our treasure is not found here on earth, but in heaven, and that even though we will experience pain, we will also have the hand of God guiding us through. Pope Francis also encourages listeners not to just stand on the balcony looking out, but to go out amongst the people around us and get to know many different kinds of people, to get their hands dirty, and to never give up on their dreams.
Worthy Books
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9781546007029
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Audiobook
Serenity in the Storm
By Mcenany, Kayleigh
Kayleigh McEnany brings to life the key cultural and political issues of our time, from the fall of Afghanistan to the Supreme Court's abortion decision, analyzing world events through the lens of faith and providing readers with Serenity in the Storm.. Our world, without question, is experiencing aberrational times. The ravages and life-altering realities of COVID-19 that I worked through as White House press secretary were just the start of it. What followed was a series of history-defining events. From the fall of Afghanistan to the nationwide crime wave, we've all endured painful images of death, destruction, and chaos. Meanwhile, radical teachings on gender and race have infiltrated our nation's schools, poisoning the minds of our children - all at a time when our country feels more divided than ever before.
Liberatio Protocol
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9781637587294
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Hardcover
Do the New You
By Furtick, Steven
Which You Will You Do? Do you ever get a glimpse of yourself that is exactly who you want to be, but always seems just out of reach? The happier, kinder, less stressed, more courageous you? The ideal version of you isn't imaginary at all. It's actually the authentic you trying to break through. And it's not a future version of yourself you have to chase. The true you may be new to you, but it's not new to God. It's the you he knew all along. In Do the New You, New York Times bestselling author and pastor Steven Furtick speaks directly to the challenge of living out your God-given identity and calling. He explores and unpacks six practical mindsets everyone can adopt to get from who you are today to where God is taking you. These six statements are truths you can speak over yourself any time and anywhere: I'm not stuck unless I stop.
Faith Words
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9781546006824
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Audiobook
Field Notes for the Wilderness
By Bessey, Sarah
A nurturing and hopeful collection of practices to help an emerging generation of Christians reconnect to their faith, find inner healing, and build spiritual community - from Glennon Doyle's "favorite faith writer" and the New York Times bestselling author of Jesus Feminist and editor of A Rhythm of Prayer. "This is the perfect guide for all those of who need to be reintroduced to a faith full of grace, mercy, and love." - Kate Bowler, author of Good Enough. It's hard to leave a faith that has raised us. Maybe it's even harder to stay. But what can feel impossible is living in the tension. Living with a faith that evolves.. Sarah Bessey is an expert at faithfully stumbling forward. As a New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Evolving Faith,the foremost community for progressive Christians, she has been trusted by thousands of people to pursue a reconstruction of faith centered on compassion, truth, and inclusion.
Convergent Books
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9780593593677
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Hardcover
48 Laws of Spiritual Power
By Viola, Frank
A fascinating look at what will increase spiritual power in your life and ministry. In 48 Laws of Spiritual Power, best-selling author Frank Viola lays out the unchanging principles of tapping into God's power and releasing it to serve others. These laws are based on over thirty years of ministry experience -- trench-tested in Frank's life and the lives of others who have spent decades in ministry. Though these laws may seem counterintuitive and uncommon, they will equip you to look for God's power in your ministry. In short, digestible chapters packed with secrets of effective and impactful ministry, 48 Laws of Spiritual Power will equip you with what you need for your ministry to thrive. With straight-to-the-point insights, the book provides a unique perspective on God's work and practical tools for overcoming the inevitable hardships that are part of any ministry.
Tyndale Momentum
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9781496452269
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Paperback
How to Walk into a Room
By Freeman, Emily P.
If life were a house, then every room holds a story. What do we do when a room we're in is no longer a room where we belong?What do you do when you start to feel a shift and must decide if it's time to make a change? When it comes to navigating big decisions about when to stay and go, how can we know for sure when the time is right? Though we enter and exit many rooms over the course of our life - jobs, relationships, communities, life stages - knowing how and when it's time to leave is a decision that rarely has a clear answer.Podcast host, spiritual director, and bestselling author of The Next Right Thing, Emily P. Freeman offers guidance to help us recognize when it's time to move on from situations that no longer fit, allowing us to find new spaces where we can flourish and grow.
HarperOne
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9780063328822
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Hardcover
The Gift of Limitations
By Hagerty, Sara
Are you feeling stretched to your limits and wish those limits weren't there at all? Bestselling author Sara Hagerty asks: "What if your greatest weaknesses--the areas of your life you resent the most, the places where you feel the most overextended and unfulfilled--are your doorway to rich intimacy with God? What if your limitations were, in fact, your greatest gift?"
It's all too much. Too much laundry and too many bills. Too many appointments, meetings, and open tabs on our browser. Yet in the midst of so much, we feel deprived. Limited. We make another family dinner while shelving our passion for art. We tend our tiny patch of grass while envying the time our neighbor has to garden. We go to bed exhausted, too tired to enjoy a few minutes with our own thoughts.
Zondervan
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9780310357049
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Hardcover
The Illustrated Bible Story by Story
By Dk,
This book explores both the Old and New Testaments in depth. It retells the stories from the bible and includes biblical quotations, references, portraits, artwork, maps and more to help bring the bible story to life.
Follow the story that has been consumed by readers for centuries and understand the true meaning behind the well-known stories: track events and key figures such as Adam and Eve, Moses and John the Baptist.
In this edition, you will discover:
-Explanations of the most important bible stories from Genesis to Revelation - setting each one in their historical, cultural, and religious context
-Lavish illustrations with over 2,000 paintings, maps, and artefacts
-Timelines detailing key events combined with biblical quotations and references
Packed with maps, archaeological sites, historical artefacts, and fact-filled panels that explore and explain stories from the best-selling book of all time, The Illustrated Bible covers every major covenant, prophecy, miracle, and parable in the Old and New Testaments.
DK
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9780744097306
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Hardcover
Fearfully and Wonderfully
By Brand, Dr. Paul
Discover this updated and combined edition of two bestselling books! The human body holds endlessly fascinating secrets. The resilience of skin, the strength and structure of the bones, the dynamic balance of the muscles -- your physical being is knit according to a pattern of stunning purpose. Now Gold Medallion winners Fearfully and Wonderfully Made and In His Image have been completely revised and updated to offer a new audience timeless reflections on the body. Join renowned leprosy surgeon Dr. Paul Brand and bestselling writer Philip Yancey on a remarkable journey through inner space -- a spellbinding account of medical intervention, pain and healing, and the courage of humanity. Discover here the eternal truths revealed by our seemingly ordinary existence.
IVP Books
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9780830845705
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Hardcover
I Used to Be ___
By Elliott, Chuck
Grief naturally follows loss, but we do not have to be stuck in negative spaces forever. These biblical mental health techniques help you understand your emotions, accept your new reality, and step into the future, stronger.
Why Can't I Get It Together?
By Ivey, Jamie
We're trying to "get it together" in areas we have no control over. We keep trying, but we'll never move the needle to a better future because it has nothing to do with us or anything we can do. You don't always have to give in to what the world, your family, or your own self declares is the way things are "supposed" to be. God desires goodness and joy for us. God, Jesus, and the Spirit went to great lengths to offer you and me the best good news ever. In Why Can't I Get It Together?, Jamie Ivey, host of The Happy Hour podcast, shares how to Define the reality of your current circumstancesPonder the areas of your life that are out of controlStop self-shameCreate better expectations for yourselfMove forward in an effort to chase holiness Jamie guides us through six areas of our lives that are affecting our perception of God's love in our realities.
A Love Discovered
By Peterson, Tracie
Invited by a friend to trek west and help establish the newly formed town of Cheyenne, Edward Vogel is prepared to leave the painful memories of his wife and son's deaths behind him. The only problem is the corrupt new railroad town wants family men who can establish law and order, so Edward approaches his friend Marybeth with a proposition of marriage. . After her father's death leaves her with no means of support, Marybeth Kruger is in danger of having her two-year-old half sister taken from her. So when Edward Vogel, the widower husband of her late best friend, offers her a marriage of convenience, she has no choice but to accept.. Life in Cheyenne is fraught with danger, but will this arrangement be enough to save Edward and Marybeth from the pasts they attempted to escape? Or will life with each other put them--and their hearts--in more danger than ever?.
Even If He Doesn't
By Lavalley, Kristen
How can I approach God if I'm struggling to believe in His goodness?. So much of our belief can be formulaic. We often think that if we do A, B, and C, then God will do X, Y, and Z. We check things off the "Good Christian Checklist," trusting we'll be okay, and our trials will be minimal. But when our experiences inevitably deviate from that belief, our trust in God often crumbles. After a series of life-altering trials--including a devastating diagnosis--uncovering faith in the cracks of pain is something Kristen LaValley knows well.. In Even If He Doesn't, Kristen will:share her vulnerable and honest storyunpack the nuances of suffering and faith, holding space for the tension between the tworeveal how engaging the gentleness and grace of Christ in our suffering offers a surprising path to healingremind us that when our belief is reduced to a formula, we rob ourselves of a faith that's enriched by suffering, not crippled by itThose in the midst of heartache will find strength and renewal as Kristen approaches the complexity of suffering with compassion, guiding us to endure while not forsaking the joy, hope, and peace of those marked by Jesus.
Letters of Wisdom
By Brunstetter, Wanda E.
Friendship Letters Series - Doretta Schwartz has always enjoyed writing letters and feels her letters can be a bit of a ministry to her friends. In this series, exchanging letters that contain open and honest feelings and struggles helps Doretta and two of her best friends through the darkest challenges of their lives. Letters and Prayers Between Friends Become a Balm for Healing Irma Miller thought having a family of her own would bring her joy and a sense of accomplishment, but she struggles with memories of the abuse she suffered as a child at the hand of her stepfather. When she becomes physically and emotionally abusive to her own children, she reaches out to her friend Doretta for prayer and wisdom. But Irma may find herself at an even darker emotional place before she will admit she needs professional help to heal the past traumas.
Think Ahead
By Groeschel, Craig
Why do we keep making choices we later regret--sometimes even the same bad choices over and over? Drawing on Scripture, story, and cutting-edge research into human behavior, pastor Craig Groeschel reveals the key to making the choices we want to make and experiencing the joy and freedom God has for us.We all want to make great decisions. So what happens between our good intentions and the choices we actually make in the moment? If only we could make decisions ahead of time rather than when we're under stress, overwhelmed, or swayed by fear or emotion. In Think Ahead, we learn how to do just that.Pastor Craig Groeschel knows from personal experience and as a counselor to others what being trapped in a cycle of poor decision-making is like. In Think Ahead, he shares what he has discovered about the power of "pre-deciding.
A Good Life
By Francis, Pope
Pope Francis wants every person to know and believe that they are a miracle - an important, unique individual - and that we can choose to live with joy and purpose.In this new book, which quickly became his biggest bestseller in many years in Italy, Pope Francis offers fifteen pieces of advice to help listeners live well. Among the fifteen lessons are reminders that we are all precious, that this moment is all we have, that our treasure is not found here on earth, but in heaven, and that even though we will experience pain, we will also have the hand of God guiding us through. Pope Francis also encourages listeners not to just stand on the balcony looking out, but to go out amongst the people around us and get to know many different kinds of people, to get their hands dirty, and to never give up on their dreams.
Serenity in the Storm
By Mcenany, Kayleigh
Kayleigh McEnany brings to life the key cultural and political issues of our time, from the fall of Afghanistan to the Supreme Court's abortion decision, analyzing world events through the lens of faith and providing readers with Serenity in the Storm.. Our world, without question, is experiencing aberrational times. The ravages and life-altering realities of COVID-19 that I worked through as White House press secretary were just the start of it. What followed was a series of history-defining events. From the fall of Afghanistan to the nationwide crime wave, we've all endured painful images of death, destruction, and chaos. Meanwhile, radical teachings on gender and race have infiltrated our nation's schools, poisoning the minds of our children - all at a time when our country feels more divided than ever before.
Do the New You
By Furtick, Steven
Which You Will You Do? Do you ever get a glimpse of yourself that is exactly who you want to be, but always seems just out of reach? The happier, kinder, less stressed, more courageous you? The ideal version of you isn't imaginary at all. It's actually the authentic you trying to break through. And it's not a future version of yourself you have to chase. The true you may be new to you, but it's not new to God. It's the you he knew all along. In Do the New You, New York Times bestselling author and pastor Steven Furtick speaks directly to the challenge of living out your God-given identity and calling. He explores and unpacks six practical mindsets everyone can adopt to get from who you are today to where God is taking you. These six statements are truths you can speak over yourself any time and anywhere: I'm not stuck unless I stop.
Field Notes for the Wilderness
By Bessey, Sarah
A nurturing and hopeful collection of practices to help an emerging generation of Christians reconnect to their faith, find inner healing, and build spiritual community - from Glennon Doyle's "favorite faith writer" and the New York Times bestselling author of Jesus Feminist and editor of A Rhythm of Prayer. "This is the perfect guide for all those of who need to be reintroduced to a faith full of grace, mercy, and love." - Kate Bowler, author of Good Enough. It's hard to leave a faith that has raised us. Maybe it's even harder to stay. But what can feel impossible is living in the tension. Living with a faith that evolves.. Sarah Bessey is an expert at faithfully stumbling forward. As a New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Evolving Faith,the foremost community for progressive Christians, she has been trusted by thousands of people to pursue a reconstruction of faith centered on compassion, truth, and inclusion.
48 Laws of Spiritual Power
By Viola, Frank
A fascinating look at what will increase spiritual power in your life and ministry. In 48 Laws of Spiritual Power, best-selling author Frank Viola lays out the unchanging principles of tapping into God's power and releasing it to serve others. These laws are based on over thirty years of ministry experience -- trench-tested in Frank's life and the lives of others who have spent decades in ministry. Though these laws may seem counterintuitive and uncommon, they will equip you to look for God's power in your ministry. In short, digestible chapters packed with secrets of effective and impactful ministry, 48 Laws of Spiritual Power will equip you with what you need for your ministry to thrive. With straight-to-the-point insights, the book provides a unique perspective on God's work and practical tools for overcoming the inevitable hardships that are part of any ministry.
How to Walk into a Room
By Freeman, Emily P.
If life were a house, then every room holds a story. What do we do when a room we're in is no longer a room where we belong?What do you do when you start to feel a shift and must decide if it's time to make a change? When it comes to navigating big decisions about when to stay and go, how can we know for sure when the time is right? Though we enter and exit many rooms over the course of our life - jobs, relationships, communities, life stages - knowing how and when it's time to leave is a decision that rarely has a clear answer.Podcast host, spiritual director, and bestselling author of The Next Right Thing, Emily P. Freeman offers guidance to help us recognize when it's time to move on from situations that no longer fit, allowing us to find new spaces where we can flourish and grow.
The Gift of Limitations
By Hagerty, Sara
Are you feeling stretched to your limits and wish those limits weren't there at all? Bestselling author Sara Hagerty asks: "What if your greatest weaknesses--the areas of your life you resent the most, the places where you feel the most overextended and unfulfilled--are your doorway to rich intimacy with God? What if your limitations were, in fact, your greatest gift?" It's all too much. Too much laundry and too many bills. Too many appointments, meetings, and open tabs on our browser. Yet in the midst of so much, we feel deprived. Limited. We make another family dinner while shelving our passion for art. We tend our tiny patch of grass while envying the time our neighbor has to garden. We go to bed exhausted, too tired to enjoy a few minutes with our own thoughts.
The Illustrated Bible Story by Story
By Dk,
This book explores both the Old and New Testaments in depth. It retells the stories from the bible and includes biblical quotations, references, portraits, artwork, maps and more to help bring the bible story to life. Follow the story that has been consumed by readers for centuries and understand the true meaning behind the well-known stories: track events and key figures such as Adam and Eve, Moses and John the Baptist. In this edition, you will discover: -Explanations of the most important bible stories from Genesis to Revelation - setting each one in their historical, cultural, and religious context -Lavish illustrations with over 2,000 paintings, maps, and artefacts -Timelines detailing key events combined with biblical quotations and references Packed with maps, archaeological sites, historical artefacts, and fact-filled panels that explore and explain stories from the best-selling book of all time, The Illustrated Bible covers every major covenant, prophecy, miracle, and parable in the Old and New Testaments.
Fearfully and Wonderfully
By Brand, Dr. Paul
Discover this updated and combined edition of two bestselling books! The human body holds endlessly fascinating secrets. The resilience of skin, the strength and structure of the bones, the dynamic balance of the muscles -- your physical being is knit according to a pattern of stunning purpose. Now Gold Medallion winners Fearfully and Wonderfully Made and In His Image have been completely revised and updated to offer a new audience timeless reflections on the body. Join renowned leprosy surgeon Dr. Paul Brand and bestselling writer Philip Yancey on a remarkable journey through inner space -- a spellbinding account of medical intervention, pain and healing, and the courage of humanity. Discover here the eternal truths revealed by our seemingly ordinary existence.
I Used to Be ___
By Elliott, Chuck
Grief naturally follows loss, but we do not have to be stuck in negative spaces forever. These biblical mental health techniques help you understand your emotions, accept your new reality, and step into the future, stronger.