Being a mom is hard. Being a young mom has unique challenges. From a teen mom herself, Teen Mom speaks to your heart, sharing insight, encouragement, and practical advice to help you create a better life for yourself and your child. Everything changes the day you discover you're going to be a mom. It's not just yourself that you think about--you have a child to care for, too. While you wouldn't trade your child for the world, some days are just hard. Baby-daddy drama, dealing with your parents, and worries about school, work, and your future slam you. Your friends can't relate to your little family, and you wonder if God has turned His back on you, too. Tricia Goyer understands. A mom at age 17, Tricia remembers what it felt like to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders, and she's here to help you through it too. In this book, she pours out her heart and shares practical advice on: Making decisions about work and school Dealing with changing relationships with friends Finding support as a single mom Relating to the baby daddy Handling hard days . . . and more! You are the great mom your child deserves! And you are stronger than you think. This book was previously titled Life Interrupted.
For many of us, it can be difficult to imagine that our own life stories are worth telling. Are they exciting or impactful enough to share with others? What wisdom can we impart on those we tell? What can younger generations take from our experiences that would even apply to their lives? In this book, Rob Johnson faces these questions head-on. Abandoned, Not Broken tells the moving true story of a young boy adopted as a baby and raised in a small, tight-knit trailer community. Spanning the author's life from birth to present day, this touching memoir explores his troubled beginnings, his spiritual journey, a televised marriage proposal, endeavors in entrepreneurship, a campaign for local office, success, failure, perseverance, and more. All the while, this book offers an honest and powerful testimony of God's love that will move and inspire its readers. Armed with the philosophy that one's story is worth telling if even one person is positively affected by what you've been through, this book sets out to uplift and encourage its readers, proving that the stories God gives us are always worth sharing. Connect with Rob Johnson and let him know how you have been inspired to NEVER GIVE UP... FACEBOOK: Abandoned NoT Broken INSTAGRAM: @robjohnsonanb EMAIL: [email protected]
A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE A Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. Look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.
Discover and fulfill your God-given purpose by joining the more than thirty-five million others who have embarked on a spiritual journey that started with this #1 New York Times bestselling book by Pastor Rick Warren. Before you were born, God knew what your life had in store for you. His hope for you is to discover the life he created just for you--both here on earth, and forever in eternity. Let Rick Warren guide you as you learn to live out your true purpose. The Purpose Driven Life is more than a book; it's a road map for your spiritual journey. Combining thoughtful verses from Scripture with timely stories and perspectives from Warren's own life, The Purpose Driven Life will help you discover the answer to one of life's most important questions: What on earth am I here for? Throughout The Purpose Driven Life, Warren will teach you to spend time getting to know yourself and your creator in order to live your life to the fullest. Unlocking your true purpose will also reduce your stress, simplify your decisions, increase your satisfaction, and, most importantly, prepare you for eternity. Designed to be read over the course of forty-two days, The Purpose Driven Life will help you see the big picture, giving you a fresh perspective on the way that the pieces of your life fit together. Every chapter of The Purpose Driven Life provides a daily meditation and practical steps to help you uncover and live out your purpose, starting with exploring three essential questions: The Question of Existence: Why am I alive? The Question of Significance: Does my life matter? The Question of Purpose: What on earth am I here for? Each copy of The Purpose Driven Life also includes thoughtful discussion questions, audio Bible studies that go along with every chapter, and access to a supportive online community, giving you the opportunity to dive even deeper into each life-changing lesson.
Reflecting on the practice of disciple making in young adult, college, graduate, and local church contexts, Jonathan Dodson has discerned some common pitfalls. For many, discipleship is reduced to a form of religious performance before God. For others, it devolves into spiritual license and a loose adherence to spiritual facts. Both approaches distort biblical motivations for Christian obedience and are in need of reform. By explaining various motivations for discipleship, Dodson charts a biblically faithful, grace-driven alternative. Additionally, he provides a practical model for creating gospel-centered discipleship groups—small, reproducible, missional, gender-specific groups of believers that fight for faith together. This book blends both theology and practice to inspire and equip Christians to effectively fight sin, keep Jesus central, and make gospel-centered discipleship a way of life. Both new and growing Christians will learn to trust the gospel in community as they fight together for holiness as well as how to start gospel-centered community groups in any local church.
"With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times "Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue Over four million copies sold! Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Julia Cameron's novel approach guides readers in uncovering problems areas and pressure points that may be restricting their creative flow and offers techniques to free up any areas where they might be stuck, opening up opportunities for self-growth and self-discovery. The program begins with Cameron’s most vital tools for creative recovery – The Morning Pages, a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious, and The Artist Date, a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist. From there, she shares hundreds of exercises, activities, and prompts to help readers thoroughly explore each chapter. She also offers guidance on starting a “Creative Cluster” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors. A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.
BOOKER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A novel that follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he never much thought about—until his closest childhood friends return with a vengeance: one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present. A novel so compelling that it begs to be read in a single setting, The Sense of an Ending has the psychological and emotional depth and sophistication of Henry James at his best, and is a stunning achievement in Julian Barnes's oeuvre. Tony Webster thought he left his past behind as he built a life for himself, and his career has provided him with a secure retirement and an amicable relationship with his ex-wife and daughter, who now has a family of her own. But when he is presented with a mysterious legacy, he is forced to revise his estimation of his own nature and place in the world.
Key Features: Expert Therapist’s Insight: Gain wisdom from a seasoned therapist who has guided countless individuals to break free from porn addiction and rebuild their lives. A New Perspective: Discover that porn is not the root problem but a symptom of a deeper struggle with self-worth and personal value. Transformative Tools: Access practical exercises and proven strategies to rebuild your self-esteem, etc. Book Description: Porn is Not the Enemy: Reclaiming Your Personal Value in the Battle Against Porn Addiction offers a revolutionary approach to overcoming porn addiction. Written by a compassionate therapist with extensive experience, this book uncovers the truth that the real battle isn’t with porn itself but with the deeper wounds of diminished self-worth and lost personal value. Through powerful stories and real-life encounters, the author illustrates how porn addiction often masks a profound struggle with one’s sense of self. This book is more than a guide to quitting—it’s an invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, etc. What You Will Learn: Uncover the Real Triggers: Delve deep into the psychological and emotional triggers fueling your addiction and learn how to dismantle them effectively. Rebuild Your Self-Worth: Access powerful tools and exercises to rebuild your self-esteem and cultivate a positive, resilient self-image. Replace Destructive Habits: Discover how to replace the harmful habits of addiction with activities that bring genuine joy, fulfillment, Craft a Purposeful Life: Learn to set meaningful goals, pursue your passions etc. Who This Book Is For: This book is for anyone trapped by porn addiction and seeking a way out. It’s for those who have tried to quit but find themselves returning to old habits, feeling lost and powerless. It’s for young adults navigating a world where pornography is pervasive and tempting. And it’s for anyone who wants to understand the deeper issues behind addiction and support a loved one in their journey to recovery. Table of Contents: Introduction: The Real Enemy – Uncovering the Root of Addiction Chapter 1: Understanding Porn Addiction – A Symptom, Not the Cause Chapter 2: The Role of Self-Worth in Addiction – Why Personal Value Matters Chapter 3: Breaking the Chains – Practical Steps to Reclaim Your Life ... Author's Message: "As a therapist who has worked with individuals facing all kinds of challenges, I have witnessed the devastation that porn addiction can cause. But time and again, I have seen that the real battle is not with pornography itself but with the underlying feelings of inadequacy and the lack of self-worth that so many of us carry. This book is born out of those experiences. It’s my heartfelt attempt to guide you toward a life where you don’t just overcome addiction but rise above it to rediscover your personal value and potential. Your future is not defined by past mistakes or current struggles but by the choices you make today. This book is more than a guide, it’s your pathway to transformation. It’s time to reclaim your life, rediscover your worth, and build a purpose, passion, and fulfillment-filled future. Don’t wait, start your journey to freedom and self-discovery today. Your best life is waiting, grab your copy now and take the first step toward a brighter tomorrow.
It is the year 4022; all of the ancient country of Usa has been buried under many feet of detritus from a catastrophe that occurred back in 1985. Imagine, then, the excitement that Howard Carson, an amateur archeologist at best, experienced when in crossing the perimeter of an abandoned excavation site he felt the ground give way beneath him and found himself at the bottom of a shaft, which, judging from the DO NOT DISTURB sign hanging from an archaic doorknob, was clearly the entrance to a still-sealed burial chamber. Carson's incredible discoveries, including the remains of two bodies, one of then on a ceremonial bed facing an altar that appeared to be a means of communicating with the Gods and the other lying in a porcelain sarcophagus in the Inner Chamber, permitted him to piece together the whole fabric of that extraordinary civilization.
