Confessions of a Prayer Wimp
Confessions of a Prayer Wimp

Author: Mary Pierce

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 0310871816

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Is your spiritual life more like a fast-food run than an intimate dinner for two?Whether it’s the busy mother’s wish to be Wonder Woman—minus the metal bra—or battles with an exploding hot water heater, or fighting the “Resolutionary War” of New Year’s Day, Mary Pierce understands the dilemmas of being a woman in today’s 24/7 world. From disorganized misery to extreme organizational mania (she used to refer to her children by their household chores: Cat Box Boy, Dishwasher Girl, and Garbage Can Baby), Pierce deals with our fumbling attempts to grow closer to God, encouraging us as she invites us to laugh, cry, love, embrace life, and pray!In her humorous, conversational style, Pierce laughs at her mistakes and her prayers that seem more like advertising jingles (Lord, I need a break today, and Can you hear me now, Lord?). In Confessions of a Prayer Wimp, you’ll come to understand that faith is less about what you are or do or say, and more about who God is—someone who loves you no matter what you do.

Prayers God Always Answers
Prayers God Always Answers

Author: Nancy Kennedy

Publisher: WaterBrook

Published: 2011-05-18

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0307780287

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"I have a secret prayer," confesses humorist Nancy Kennedy. "Every night before I go to sleep, I pray that I will wake up with a body like Cindy Crawford's...that the pile of Hershey kisses I ate won't go directly to my thighs...that one day someone will push a refrigerator-size check in my face and say, 'You've just won 11 million dollars!'" But Kennedy has also prayed for "nobler" things - like patience, strength, and a deeper trust in God. But, as she's found, prayers are not always answered in the way one expects. Like many others, she has wondered: "Why do I sometimes get immediate answers to my prayers, completely unexpected answers to others, and occasionally no answer at all? What can I legitimately pray for, according to the Bible? Will God respond to my prayers if I lack faith that He'll answer? Does God even need my prayers, since He must know what He wants to do already? With lighthearted humor and godly wisdom, Nancy Kennedy explores readers' most burning questions about prayer, solving a great deal of the mystery through an examination of those wonderful prayers God always answers: ones that lovingly conform us to the image of Christ.

The Complete Guide to Getting and Staying Organized
The Complete Guide to Getting and Staying Organized

Author: Karen Ehman

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0736934847

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The key to good organization is not a one-size-fits-all method. It is a unique plan that considers personality type, lifestyle, income level, and family schedule. Author and speaker, Karen Ehman believes that with her simple step by step process moms can recognize their own personal style of managing their households successfully and develop a unique plan that gives them the freedom to: manage their time wisely de-clutter and organize their homes plan menus, shop more efficiently, and become more comfortable and creative in the kitchen get children involved in pursuing an ordered life and home avoid the trap of overcommitment use practical tools to assist in organization Getting and staying organized means more time for the important things in family life—concentrating on cultivating a close, personal relationship with the Creator, drawing His word into every aspect of living, and ultimately tying their children's heartstrings to God.

When Did My Life Become a Game of Twister?
When Did My Life Become a Game of Twister?

Author: Mary Pierce

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2009-05-26

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 0310298679

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“Right foot, red!” Bad hair day. “Left hand, yellow!” You’re caught in a traffic jam—or a tragedy. Once upon a time you had the game of life all planned. Your dreams would come true and everyone would live happily ever after. So when did life become a game of Twister? Someone else is spinning the dial, calling the shots ... and today, hassles and heartaches have you twisted like a pretzel physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Ouch! Take a time-out from all your running, working, caring, and trying to keep it all together, and sit down for a grin break that will help untwist you. Mary Pierce offers laughter and wisdom for women everywhere. God cares about all of us who are trapped in the Twister game of life. He cares about you. And he wants to give you a better outlook and new moves that will free you up inside and out. Includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter.

The Relief of Imperfection
The Relief of Imperfection

Author: Joan C. Webb

Publisher: Gospel Light Publications

Published: 2008-01-02

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780830744817

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“Dear Lord, I pray that all limitations, weaknesses, defects, pain, hurt, mistakes, embarrassment, and imperfection in my personal and public life, relationships and circumstances be eliminated.” This book is for any woman who has ever prayed this prayer or for the one who has even thought it. Joan Webb, a self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, knows how hard it is for determined and caring women to step into the relief of imperfection. And yet, this is exactly what God wants for us. The Relief of Imperfection encourages the reader to believe the truth about God, others, herself and her reality, thus eventually releasing her from the pursuit of perfection to relax in the relief of imperfection. Webb provides real-life stories, including how Jesus lived in the midst of imperfect surroundings, to show that it is OK with God to cease trying to appear perfect and have all the right answers all the time. Readers will find permission to stop pretending and start enjoying authentic, intimate relationships with others, with themselves and with God.

The Christian Mom's Answer Book
The Christian Mom's Answer Book

Author: Mike Yorkey

Publisher: Faith Parenting

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9780781433631

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Here's practical advice for moms on raising kids, adoption, bargain shopping, cooking on the run, spiritual growth and more. It is topically arranged in question-and-answer format for easy and practical use.

When Did My Life Become a Game of Twister?
When Did My Life Become a Game of Twister?

Author: Mary Pierce

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 0310272378

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Many people think they know just how the game of life should go, so they are dismayed when daily pressures and the heartbreaks of life pull them in so many conflicting directions. Offering humor and hope, Pierce helps women gain perspective and strength amid all the stresses.