Designed for children ages 0-5 years old, this sturdy board book brings the big-ness of God into a child's every day world of juice boxes, grown ups, and imaginary things. Not only is God big big big, He also has a great big love for all His children!
When God made a mother, he had you in mind. Are you a mother? Do you have a mother? Do you know a mother? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, So God Made a Mother is for you. Join Leslie Means, founder of the popular website Her View From Home, as she weaves together a powerful, emotional collection of essays from women of all ages and stages. These real-life, straight-to-the-heart stories will make you laugh, cry, and nod along. No two mothers are alike. No two experiences in motherhood mirror each other. But something powerful happens when our stories come together: they speak love, worth, value, and beauty. They take the undefinable experience of motherhood and give it shape and substance and strength. They speak to us all. So God Made a Mother promises to show you the incomparable heart of a mother . . . a mother just like you.
In the small coastal town of Hubbard, Oregon, your man may let you down, your boss may let you down, life may let you down . . . but your best friend never will. Welcome to Hubbard, where Petie Coolbaugh and Rose Bundy have been best friends since childhood. Now in their early thirties, both are grappling to come to terms with their age and station in life. As they struggle to make ends meet and provide for their children and the good-hearted but unreliable men in their lives, they take jobs cooking for a brand-new upscale restaurant, Souperior's Cafe, starting from scratch every morning to produce gallons of fresh soup from local recipes. The proprietors of the cafe, Nadine and Gordon, are fraternal twins from Los Angeles with adjustments of their own to make, but Rose’s warmth and the quality of the women’s soups quickly make them indispensable despite Petie’s abrupt manner and prickly ways. The strains of daily life are never far, however, and the past takes its toll on the women. Petie’s childhood as the daughter of the town drunk—a subject she won't talk about—keeps her at a distance from even her best friend, until an unexpected romance threatens to crack her tough exterior. And despite Rose's loving personality, the only man in her life is a loner fisherman who spends only a few months of the year in town. In this fishing village, friends are for life and love comes in the most unexpected ways. As the novel draws together lovers, husbands, employers, friends, and family, each woman finds possibilities for love and even grace that she had never imagined.
Do you know you have a perfect father? Your Perfect Father, Learning from the Best introduces this perfect parent through spiritual lessons taught by giant cartoon characters, burnt meals, missing socks, and plumber angels. Author Jayne Wilks will draw you into her wacky world where God talks to a busy mom through the antics of her husband, kids, and even Buddy the Beagle. Using the events of daily life, Wilks offers her personal testimony of deliverance, sprinkled with lessons pertinent to every believer's walk. Your Perfect Father will speak to you louder than your pastor's sermons as you're ministered to through real-life experiences that truly hit home. Learn how this perfect Father wants to orchestrate your heart and life just as perfectly as he directs the waves of the sea, the seasons of the year, and all that is beautiful!
Some would say that God will not put on a person more than she can bear, but Paige begs to differ, because she is truly on the edge. One more unexpected and unpleasant occurrence and she'll be free falling. As if physical, mental, sexual, and spiritual abuse from her husband doesn't weigh heavily enough on her, Paige has learned that her best friend and sister in Christ slept with her husband. Thank God for Norman, one of Paige's co-workers. He is there to catch her fall before she hits the ground. But will Norman be there when Paige receives news that may not only push her off the edge, but cause her to jump willingly? In More Than I Can Bear, Paige must decide if she is going to allow herself to drown in the storms she finds herself in, or catch hold of the lifesaver God extends to her.
David, an Anglican parish priest, has no way of knowing that his place in the world is about to be shake n irrevocably. He will be flung headlong into a journey of discovery that leads him to Canada’s rugged West Coast, a journey of loss and deliverance long overdue. There, in the midst of a spirited pioneer people, David veers into the tangled realms of love and passion, and stares even into the jaws of death. This unpredictable pilgrimage of the soul makes no guarantees and offers no safe haven. He will never be the same again.
An encouraging gift book that reinforces the Wesleyan DNA of being passionate and purposeful in ministry with children. It uses John Wesley’s instructions to Methodist preachers found in the “Large Minutes” as an outline of what he expected Methodists to do for kids: Teach Them Intentionally Know Them Personally Pray for Them Intentionally Mentor Families Meaningfully Challenge Ourselves Continually Shape Our Ministries Appropriately Care for Them Practically
You’re young? Check. You’ve felt God’s tap on the shoulder, like he’s got something for you to do with your life? Right. But you’re not exactly sure what it is, or how to get there? Exactly. If that’s you, then here’s a great guide to help you find your way to whatever it is God has for you in life. You may be surprised to learn that a very famous person in the Bible found himself in a similar place. David was just watching some sheep, but God made it clear he was destined to do something a bit more meaningful and important–David was going to be king. As a young man he had to learn how to “live into” his calling–become like a king before ever putting on the crown. You probably won’t be joining the royal family any time soon. But you can still learn a lot about life–your life, your destiny–by taking a good look at David’s life. David had a dream and caught a glimpse of his purpose. He just didn’t know how to realize it, how to live until he did, and how to wait for it proactively. Maybe that’s you, too. In this amusing, amazing, and very surprising guidebook, Rob Brendle can help you get there from here.
What is a "Divine Appointment?" Divine Appointment n : An apparently coincidental encounter or event that has actually been arranged by God for some specific purpose. This purpose may be obvious during the encounter, or the purpose may only become apparent some time later. Charlie invites you to travel along with her from her unlikely encounter with Jesus Christ, on through her life of service; in some surprising, suspenseful, and sometimes dangerous situations. In this book she shares some of her most memorable "Divine Appointments." With her unique writing style, (and perceptions of life,) Charlie takes us 'inside' these compelling true stories, and stamps them indelibly upon our memories. Readers of advanced copies stated, "I had to keep reading to find out what happened!" Several reported, "I stayed up all night and finished the entire book!" This book includes stories about all types of people; children, the elderly, business men, delinquents, bikers, the homeless, witches, and pastors, just to name a few; people from all walks of life. There are testimonies of Divine protection, dramatic conversions, incredible answered prayers, gifts of knowledge, miracles, and healings. You will see the Bible 'come to life' through God's supernatural power and intervention. These marvelous true accounts prove the reality of God, Jesus Christ, and God's Holy Spirit; and show that His Divine Power is still available to all who believe, obey, and seek to serve Him. They provide hope and inspiration, comfort and faith, as well as a deeper glimpse into the heart of our loving God. Experience the very power of God ~ in these inspiring stories that demonstrate God's availability, and His willingness to help and Save those who come to Him in faith and sincerity. For Christians; or for those who are still searching to know more about Jesus, these stories are proof of a Holy Power ~ far beyond anything we can do! The primary message throughout this book is ~ "Jesus is Real!" We can all reach Him through prayer; and there is 'Hope' for all of us in Jesus Christ, our Savior! Charlie's prayer is that this book may become ~ one of your "Divine Appointments!" May God bless all who read it!