Are you making spiritual growth a priority, even amidst the distractions of life's urgent demands? Drawing upon portions of his own life journey, Ian Byrd provides guidance for transforming difficult moments into times of renewed strength, expectancy, and encouragement as we draw closer to the fatherly heart of God and come to understand his goodness. You will learn how to become better as you wait and persevere, even when circumstances pull toward...

Let's face it - parenting is hard! In fact, many parents agree it's the hardest job they've ever had to do. Did you know there are specific reasons why some families do well and others come unglued? Wise Parenting: Creating the Joy of Family offers six parenting essentials that successful, joy-filled families all seem to have. This is more than just another parenting book - this is a book of hope, as well as a practical guide for success in some...

Sample Key Takeaways: 1) In stressful situations, always remind yourself of the phrase "All is well." If you know that God is by your side, and He is all-knowing about the path you're on, no matter what happens, you must know that it's for your good. 2) Think of problems and hardships as steps that bring you closer to your goals and dreams. Do not let setbacks throw you off your track.

Two of the greatest fears in life come in the form of questions we often ask ourselves but rarely say out loud: "Am I okay?" and "Do you love me?" The answer the Gospel gives us is both surprising and just what we need to hear: "No, you are not okay," and, "Yes, I love you." Jesus holds these two truths about us together, and this is the good news we desperately need. "Funny, honest and vulnerable, this book is everything I've loved about reading...

At some point in their lives, many women may question who they are meant to be or their purpose in life. While struggling with identity, women are often surrounded by messages telling them who they should be or what they should believe in based on the thoughts and opinions of others. But this is not who God says we are, and the world's values are not up to God's standards or what He expects of us. In a thirty-one day devotional, Christian life...

As we witness what is currently taking place in America many people share the feeling that something is very wrong. We seem to be replacing our historical values with some radically different ideas. The voice of the conservative, family oriented, law-abiding, God-fearing population is being drowned out by chaos and a spirit of lawlessness. We don't seem to have answers for most of the problems that are engulfing the nation. It is from this perspective...

Discover your surpassing peace and surest hope in crisis in sixty gospel-centered meditations. Natural disaster or relational disaster, broken body or broken marriage, job loss or loss of a loved one....Crisis thrusts us into a season of healing and recovery. The journey of recovery can arouse many emotions: shock, fear, anxiety, doubt, agony, anger. Into this place of strife and sorrow, Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage gives compelling reasons to hope:...

Is your daughter suffering from an unknown illness or serious disease? Numerous scientific studies indicate that prayer can have significant beneficial effects. However, many people admit that they don't know how to ask The Lord for help. In response to that, we've developed Prayers For a Sick Daughter. It is an easy way to pray and ask for God's assistancefor an ailing daughter who is suffering from an unknown or serious disease. Many people believe...

Oppressed, hurting women are looking for comfort and relief. Pastors and church leaders want to help. Individuals are concerned. What prevents our churches from effectively helping women abused by their husbands? The missing piece is an understanding of domestic abuse and how to apply the good news of Jesus, His Word, and character to what has remained unseen, unknown, and misunderstood. Churches and pastors, follow Christ by protecting the weak and...

We've been living and practicing Christianity wrong for centuries, and as a result, many who claim Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior will eventually find out that they are not of Him but Satan. If you want to know where the world has gone wrong and help yourself and others get back on track, then this book is for you. The author pinpoints our errors, answering questions such as: • What excuses prevent us from reading and meditating on God's...