Move closer to God one day at a time by reading the Psalms and practicing prayer in ways you may not have imagined before. This is a prayer book for every day of the year for people who don't usually think about using a prayer book. Drawing on a wide variety of resources—lives of saints and sages from every age, psalms, guides for personal reflection and suggestions for practice—Rev. Larry J. Peacock offers helpful guidance for anyone hungry for a richer prayer life. Each day's reading has four parts: Remember a notable person of faith or a significant event Read a psalm or another scripture passage Ponder that day's scripture or person of faith Practice a variety of ways to pray, including prayer through play, music and physical movement This new edition features the addition of ancient and modern sages from inside and outside the Christian tradition as well as updated resources for deepening your spiritual life throughout the year.
What better gift is there than for Mom to share her life’s story, straight from the heart? Children young or grown will truly love receiving this treasure for a lifetime as they read stories about their mother’s life experiences. Reflections from a Mother’s Heart is a beautiful place to record special memories that includes guided questions prompting thoughts about family history, childhood highlights, lighthearted incidents, cherished traditions, and spiritual lessons learned. The completed journal provides a priceless, beloved gift that will be cherished for generation after generation.
THIS HIGHLY GIFTABLE DELUXE EDITION OF THE BESTSELLER INCLUDES THREE ALL-NEW CHAPTERS Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages about who they are and what choices they should make. If you feel pulled between high-fives and hard words, with culture’s solutions only raising more questions, you’re not alone. But there is hope. You might think that Scripture doesn’t have much to say about the food you make for breakfast, how you view your postpartum body, or what school choice you make for your children, but a deeper look reveals that the Bible provides the framework for finding answers to your specific questions about modern motherhood. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum. Discover how closely the gospel connects with today’s motherhood. Join Emily and Laura as they walk through the redemptive story and reveal how the gospel applies to your everyday life, bringing hope, freedom, and joy in every area of motherhood.
Kevin failed to save Rachel in the ER... So his life spiraled out of control until a stranger named Stephanie came to help. But when he finds out Stephanie is Rachel's mother, can healing and true romance change his life? If you want to read a heartwarming Christian romance book that will have you believing in the healing powers of sacrificial love, you'll want to get your copy of the Glen Ellen Love Series. This series consists of two heartwarming clean romance books by reader favorite Kelsey MacBride. In Book #1, Fall From Grace, Kevin Pierce is an ER doctor whose life crumbles when he fails to save Rachel, a girl who resembles his late niece, who also lost her life while he was behind the wheel. To escape his paralyzing memories, he leaves LA for a small town by the ocean, hoping to rebuild his life. But a surprising twist develops when he meets Stephanie, Rachel's mother, in that town. Stephanie Knight is a Christian single mother who suffers the loss of her daughter in a tragic car accident. She relocates to her parent's home where she can escape memories of the accident and heal. But when she discovers Kevin is also there, she proposes they work together to help each other heal. Will he accept her help and forge an unlikely relationship? Or will Kevin reject her and miss out on an opportunity to experience true Christian romance? ### In Book #2, Saving Grace, Kevin Pierce makes a bittersweet journey toward healing with the support of an unlikely friend, Stephanie, who asks him to join her on the path toward recovery. Together they build a deeper relationship that leads to more than just friends. But the course of their relationship changes when Kevin is forced to return to LA, leaving Stephanie behind to continue her journey of healing without him. Stephanie Knight follows through with her commitment to helping Kevin rise above the debilitating depression that keeps him prisoner. But as their relationship deepens, she finds herself falling in love with him. But when Kevin must return to LA, and a beautiful woman chases him, Stephanie must submit her desires to God's plan. Will Stephanie patiently wait for Kevin to return to Mendocino? Or will she erase him from her heart and move on with her life? Find out by reading this uplifting Christian clean & wholesome romance novel for women. Get your copy now!
From new to seasoned moms we share the desire to meet our children's needs and become more loving and understanding moms. We live with struggles, busyness, and constant choices, yet treasure the wonderful moments of our children's kisses, cuddles, and surprising words. Moms from the past, present, and future offer stories to renew and grow your mother's heart. Each week contains a prayer, a devotion focused on a biblical mom, a devotion of a mom from history, and three contemporary devotions. Stories from moms will make you laugh and touch your heart as they bring encouragement, joy, and draw you closer to God. You will walk away with the blessed assurance--through Christ, you are good enough.
At seventeen, Sarah Colby had been scared and desperate. Her marriage to Reece Colby was faltering. They were nearly destitute and their infant son, Drew, needed on-going medical care they couldn’t afford. Sarah felt her world crumpling around her. Then her mother-in-law, Elizabeth, offered Sarah a solution. Elizabeth would make certain Drew got the medical attention he needed if Sarah would walk away from her husband and son. Believing she had no other option, Sarah accepted Elizabeth’s offer—though leaving them was the hardest thing she’d ever done. Now, twelve years later, Sarah still questions that decision. So when she learns that Drew’s in trouble, she knows it’s time to break her agreement with Elizabeth. Drew needs the mother he’s never known and Sarah needs to help her son. But how can she face Reece after deserting him? And what will happen when he finds out about Lyssa, the daughter he doesn’t know he has?
Danka pens a collection of short stories about growing up, coming of age, maturity, and immaturity during the three greatest decades of the 20th century--the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
Beloved author Sally Clarkson shares her heart and wisdom for mothers—and offers hope for each day. A mother living well in her God-ordained role is of great beauty and inestimable value to the future history of any generation. Her impact is irreplaceable and necessary to the spiritual formation of children who will be the adults of the next generation. Fun, comfort, humor, graciousness, spiritual passion, compassion for the lost, hospitality, chores, meals, training, life-giving words, hours and hours of listening and playing and praying and reading—all are parts of the mosaic of soul development. Spend the year with Mom Heart Moments, the first devotional by beloved author Sally Clarkson, and discover how as a mother you can draw closer to the heart of God. In a world constantly vying for our attention, it can be easy to get caught up in the chaos. Each day of this beautiful devotional offers encouragement and direction to become the mother God has called you to be.
