God created men and women to be different, but that doesn't limit what each can and should do to serve him.In Mark 12:30 Jesus answers a question asked by the teachers of the day. They wanted to know which commandment was the greatest, the most important. He said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength" (NIV) .What does that really mean in how we approach and assume our daily roles? What does loving the Lord with your all actually look like? What does that mean for us as women - and men - desiring to follow God and serve him? In a day when our church culture has limited the terms of Jesus' command to the perceived strengths of each gender, a woman trying to love the Lord beyond her heart and soul, with her strength and mind, can be thought of as crossing some line or unspoken boundary. But that is not what Scripture says.Kat Armstrong - Bible study teacher, ministry leader, pastor's wife, and mom - offers her thoughts on this important subject in an effort to help women find their answers to the question, "What am I doing here?" Perhaps more clearly, "Why am I allowing limitations on my pursuit of Jesus' calling?" - not just as single, career-driven women or as wives and moms but as Christ followers focused on living their lives to love and serve God as their first and highest calling.No More Holding Back opens the doors to this important conversation with a personal challenge Kat faced while attending seminary. From there, she unpacks the four areas of how to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. The goal is for the entire body of Christ, as his image bearers, to flourish and work toward the common good of our homes, communities, and the world around us.
Thomas Nelson
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9780785223467
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Paperback
Waiting Isn't a Waste
By Vroegop, Mark
Exploring 6 Characteristics of Waiting to Prompt Wisdom from God and Gain Invaluable PeaceThroughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances -- others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt. We grow impatient by immovable traffic or crave an impending answer to a medical condition. Whatever our current circumstances, our innate response is to take action rather than stay still.In Waiting Isn't a Waste, author Mark Vroegop calls believers to resist the human urge for control and lean on Christ for comfort while we wait for the uncertainties of life to unfold. Vroegop explores what it means to wait on God through 6 important characteristics -- waiting is hard, common, biblical, slow, commanded, and relational.
Crossway
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9781433590979
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Paperback
Making Sense of God
By Keller, Timothy
We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that its easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives?. In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.
Viking
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9780525954156
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Hardcover
The 5 Principles of Parenting
By Pressman, Aliza
Let go of perfect and become a transformative, positive influence in a child's life while creating your own definition of success from developmental psychologist and podcaster Dr. Aliza Pressman. "My go-to for how we all, including ourselves, raise good humans!" - Drew Barrymore. In the age of high-pressure parenting, when so many of us we feel like we've got to get everything exactly right the first time, Dr. Aliza Pressman is the compassionate, reassuring expert we all need - and the one whose advice we can all use. Already beloved by listeners of hit podcast, Raising Good Humans, Dr. Pressman distills it all with a handful of strategies every parent can use to get things right often enough: Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules, and Repair.
S&S/Simon Element
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9781668014530
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Hardcover
The Whole and Healthy Family
By Mockabee, Jodi
All parents want their children to thrive, but what does that actually look like? And what does it take to get there? In The Whole and Healthy Family, Jodi Mockabee shares her parenting philosophy, one that encourages the equipping of each unique child to be able to function as a whole person so that they can enter adulthood as physically, spiritually, and mentally healthy individuals. Developed over years of research and personal practice, Jodi's whole-person and whole-family approach shows you how to· understand your personality and those of your spouse and children· create a simple, wholesome home environment· make healthy and nourishing meals· stay active as a family· prioritize spiritual growth and serving together· affirm and bless one another· and moreWhether you're just starting your family or have been in the parenting trenches for a while and are looking for a fresh alternative to the way you've been doing things, Jodi can help you create a family culture that allows for the flourishing of every family member in mind, body, and spirit.
Revell
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9780800740139
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Paperback
The Faith of Dolly Parton
By Delffs, Dudley
Dolly Parton has entertained, educated, and inspired millions of fans for over five decades. Whether she's writing songs, performing live, recording new albums, acting in or producing new movies and TV programs, expanding her wildly successful Dollywood amusement park, helping children around the world learn to read with her Imagination Library nonprofit, or donating millions of dollars to schools, charities, and people in need, the Queen of Country Music has never been shy about crediting her Christian faith for her success."A belief in God is essential," Dolly shares. "You have to believe in something bigger than yourself. We grew up believing that through God all things are possible." Growing up in the little mountain church where her grandfather preached, Dolly started singing hymns and playing guitar at services when she was only six. Consequently, she has never been shy about discussing her faith and relationship with God. "People say, 'Well, I am surprised that you talk about your faith,' and I say, 'Why not? That's who I am. That's what keeps me going,'" she explains. Tennessee native, Dolly fanboy, and award-winning writer Dudley Delffs now spotlights ten faith lessons as evidenced in Dolly's life, music, interviews, and attitude. The Faith of Dolly Parton focuses on the ways Dolly's life can inspire us all to be more authentic, to trust God during hard times, to stay grounded during the good times, and to always keep our sense of humor. Sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, frequently surprising, and always true to Dolly's down-home spirit of joyful generosity, this book will delight her millions of fans as well as anyone seeking a fresh faith-filled role model.
Zondervan
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9780310352921
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Hardcover
Simply Christmas
By Fortner, Tama
Between holiday baking, hunting for the perfect tree, decorating, preparing for visiting relatives, and making sure everyone gets the ideal gift, Christmas can be anything but peaceful for a busy mom. Too often, the stress and busyness of the season make it difficult to find time to just sit and reflect on the wonder of the Savior's birth. If this sounds familiar, allow Simply Christmas to be your personal invitation to slow down and savor the beauty of the manger this year. These thirty-one devotions are not dated, so you're welcome to begin reading anytime--whether that's on December 1, Christmas Eve, the day after Thanksgiving, or the middle of July--without even a smidgen of guilt or shame.Accompanied by seasonally inspired full-color photographs, this thirty-one-day devotional brings a bit of calm to each day through a short reflection and Scripture, together with points to ponder and fun ideas for simplifying your Christmas traditions.
Ink & Willow
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9780593233382
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Hardcover
Please, Sorry, Thanks
By Batterson, Mark
Reach your most audacious goals and strengthen your most important relationships through the power of three magic words - from the New York Times bestselling author of Win the Day.In the realm of medicine, a magic bullet is a treatment that cures quickly and easily without side effects. It's the antidote to seemingly unsolvable problems. Pastor Mark Batterson believes that the words please, sorry, and thanks hold similar power over many challenges in our daily lives.These three magic words are the key to healthy relationships and successful careers. Nothing opens doors like a genuine "please." Nothing resolves conflict like a sincere apology. Nothing incurs favor like heartfelt gratitude.Though the words are simple and straightforward, it's not easy to make them a ready part of conversations in a world of rampant entitlement and division.
Random House Audio
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9780593192795
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Hardcover
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
By Mohler, Jr R Albert
In Tell Me the Stories of Jesus, pastor and theologian R. Albert Mohler Jr. reveals the unique power of Jesus' parables for today's readers, showing how they announce the kingdom, communicate both judgment and grace, and call every human heart toward transformation in the light of God's love."He who has ears, let him hear ... " The Prodigal Son. The Good Samaritan. The parable of the mustard seed. The stories Jesus told during his earthly ministry are packed with such memorable images and characters that they now permeate our culture's popular imagination. But what if their familiarity has muted their powerful message, causing today's readers to miss their ability to shock and transform?In Tell Me the Stories of Jesus, renowned pastor and theologian R.
Thomas Nelson
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9780718099169
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Hardcover
52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol
By Welch, Bob
Gold Medallion Award-winner Bob Welch crafts 52 nuggets of Bible-based wisdom from one of the most popular novels of all time,A Christmas Carol.First published in 1843, Charles Dickens's novella A Christmas Carol became an immediate bestseller with its timeless bedrock themes of forgiveness, humility, generosity, renewal, and the true meaning of Christmas. Award-winning author Bob Welch explores what the heartwarming classic can teach each and every one of us. From the miserliness of Scrooge to the innocence of Tiny Tim,52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carolwill inspire readers to live for what really matters, not only at Christmas, but all year long.Lessons include:Don't let people steal your joy.See life as a child.Regret leads to renewal.There's joy in starting over.
No More Holding Back
By Armstrong, Kat
God created men and women to be different, but that doesn't limit what each can and should do to serve him.In Mark 12:30 Jesus answers a question asked by the teachers of the day. They wanted to know which commandment was the greatest, the most important. He said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength" (NIV) .What does that really mean in how we approach and assume our daily roles? What does loving the Lord with your all actually look like? What does that mean for us as women - and men - desiring to follow God and serve him? In a day when our church culture has limited the terms of Jesus' command to the perceived strengths of each gender, a woman trying to love the Lord beyond her heart and soul, with her strength and mind, can be thought of as crossing some line or unspoken boundary. But that is not what Scripture says.Kat Armstrong - Bible study teacher, ministry leader, pastor's wife, and mom - offers her thoughts on this important subject in an effort to help women find their answers to the question, "What am I doing here?" Perhaps more clearly, "Why am I allowing limitations on my pursuit of Jesus' calling?" - not just as single, career-driven women or as wives and moms but as Christ followers focused on living their lives to love and serve God as their first and highest calling.No More Holding Back opens the doors to this important conversation with a personal challenge Kat faced while attending seminary. From there, she unpacks the four areas of how to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. The goal is for the entire body of Christ, as his image bearers, to flourish and work toward the common good of our homes, communities, and the world around us.
Waiting Isn't a Waste
By Vroegop, Mark
Exploring 6 Characteristics of Waiting to Prompt Wisdom from God and Gain Invaluable PeaceThroughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances -- others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt. We grow impatient by immovable traffic or crave an impending answer to a medical condition. Whatever our current circumstances, our innate response is to take action rather than stay still.In Waiting Isn't a Waste, author Mark Vroegop calls believers to resist the human urge for control and lean on Christ for comfort while we wait for the uncertainties of life to unfold. Vroegop explores what it means to wait on God through 6 important characteristics -- waiting is hard, common, biblical, slow, commanded, and relational.
Making Sense of God
By Keller, Timothy
We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that its easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives?. In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.
The 5 Principles of Parenting
By Pressman, Aliza
Let go of perfect and become a transformative, positive influence in a child's life while creating your own definition of success from developmental psychologist and podcaster Dr. Aliza Pressman. "My go-to for how we all, including ourselves, raise good humans!" - Drew Barrymore. In the age of high-pressure parenting, when so many of us we feel like we've got to get everything exactly right the first time, Dr. Aliza Pressman is the compassionate, reassuring expert we all need - and the one whose advice we can all use. Already beloved by listeners of hit podcast, Raising Good Humans, Dr. Pressman distills it all with a handful of strategies every parent can use to get things right often enough: Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules, and Repair.
The Whole and Healthy Family
By Mockabee, Jodi
All parents want their children to thrive, but what does that actually look like? And what does it take to get there? In The Whole and Healthy Family, Jodi Mockabee shares her parenting philosophy, one that encourages the equipping of each unique child to be able to function as a whole person so that they can enter adulthood as physically, spiritually, and mentally healthy individuals. Developed over years of research and personal practice, Jodi's whole-person and whole-family approach shows you how to· understand your personality and those of your spouse and children· create a simple, wholesome home environment· make healthy and nourishing meals· stay active as a family· prioritize spiritual growth and serving together· affirm and bless one another· and moreWhether you're just starting your family or have been in the parenting trenches for a while and are looking for a fresh alternative to the way you've been doing things, Jodi can help you create a family culture that allows for the flourishing of every family member in mind, body, and spirit.
The Faith of Dolly Parton
By Delffs, Dudley
Dolly Parton has entertained, educated, and inspired millions of fans for over five decades. Whether she's writing songs, performing live, recording new albums, acting in or producing new movies and TV programs, expanding her wildly successful Dollywood amusement park, helping children around the world learn to read with her Imagination Library nonprofit, or donating millions of dollars to schools, charities, and people in need, the Queen of Country Music has never been shy about crediting her Christian faith for her success."A belief in God is essential," Dolly shares. "You have to believe in something bigger than yourself. We grew up believing that through God all things are possible." Growing up in the little mountain church where her grandfather preached, Dolly started singing hymns and playing guitar at services when she was only six. Consequently, she has never been shy about discussing her faith and relationship with God. "People say, 'Well, I am surprised that you talk about your faith,' and I say, 'Why not? That's who I am. That's what keeps me going,'" she explains. Tennessee native, Dolly fanboy, and award-winning writer Dudley Delffs now spotlights ten faith lessons as evidenced in Dolly's life, music, interviews, and attitude. The Faith of Dolly Parton focuses on the ways Dolly's life can inspire us all to be more authentic, to trust God during hard times, to stay grounded during the good times, and to always keep our sense of humor. Sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, frequently surprising, and always true to Dolly's down-home spirit of joyful generosity, this book will delight her millions of fans as well as anyone seeking a fresh faith-filled role model.
Simply Christmas
By Fortner, Tama
Between holiday baking, hunting for the perfect tree, decorating, preparing for visiting relatives, and making sure everyone gets the ideal gift, Christmas can be anything but peaceful for a busy mom. Too often, the stress and busyness of the season make it difficult to find time to just sit and reflect on the wonder of the Savior's birth. If this sounds familiar, allow Simply Christmas to be your personal invitation to slow down and savor the beauty of the manger this year. These thirty-one devotions are not dated, so you're welcome to begin reading anytime--whether that's on December 1, Christmas Eve, the day after Thanksgiving, or the middle of July--without even a smidgen of guilt or shame.Accompanied by seasonally inspired full-color photographs, this thirty-one-day devotional brings a bit of calm to each day through a short reflection and Scripture, together with points to ponder and fun ideas for simplifying your Christmas traditions.
Please, Sorry, Thanks
By Batterson, Mark
Reach your most audacious goals and strengthen your most important relationships through the power of three magic words - from the New York Times bestselling author of Win the Day.In the realm of medicine, a magic bullet is a treatment that cures quickly and easily without side effects. It's the antidote to seemingly unsolvable problems. Pastor Mark Batterson believes that the words please, sorry, and thanks hold similar power over many challenges in our daily lives.These three magic words are the key to healthy relationships and successful careers. Nothing opens doors like a genuine "please." Nothing resolves conflict like a sincere apology. Nothing incurs favor like heartfelt gratitude.Though the words are simple and straightforward, it's not easy to make them a ready part of conversations in a world of rampant entitlement and division.
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
By Mohler, Jr R Albert
In Tell Me the Stories of Jesus, pastor and theologian R. Albert Mohler Jr. reveals the unique power of Jesus' parables for today's readers, showing how they announce the kingdom, communicate both judgment and grace, and call every human heart toward transformation in the light of God's love."He who has ears, let him hear ... " The Prodigal Son. The Good Samaritan. The parable of the mustard seed. The stories Jesus told during his earthly ministry are packed with such memorable images and characters that they now permeate our culture's popular imagination. But what if their familiarity has muted their powerful message, causing today's readers to miss their ability to shock and transform?In Tell Me the Stories of Jesus, renowned pastor and theologian R.
52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol
By Welch, Bob
Gold Medallion Award-winner Bob Welch crafts 52 nuggets of Bible-based wisdom from one of the most popular novels of all time,A Christmas Carol.First published in 1843, Charles Dickens's novella A Christmas Carol became an immediate bestseller with its timeless bedrock themes of forgiveness, humility, generosity, renewal, and the true meaning of Christmas. Award-winning author Bob Welch explores what the heartwarming classic can teach each and every one of us. From the miserliness of Scrooge to the innocence of Tiny Tim,52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carolwill inspire readers to live for what really matters, not only at Christmas, but all year long.Lessons include:Don't let people steal your joy.See life as a child.Regret leads to renewal.There's joy in starting over.