No matter if it is your parent, spouse, child or friend who dies, grief comes to us all. Vickie has walked this road and has a Biblical message of comfort and hope to share with you in her book. It will encourage you and point you to the eternal source of comfort. Vickie found God's healing and moved from tears to song.
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. Psalm 56:8 NLT Whatever you are going through as you read this, you need to hear these words: God sees you, He loves you, and your story is not over. Every tear you shed is precious to Him. Your suffering is not in vain. This collection of heartfelt essays, eye-catching word art, inspiring Scripture verses, honest prayers, and uplifting photography will meet you in your place of pain, offering solace and refuge for your weary soul. Lovingly written by Lindsey Wheeler, a pastor’s wife and adoptive mom who lives with chronic pain, Sacred Tears will bring you the blessed respite you’ve been longing for and remind you that you are never alone. You’ll discover what to do when you feel far from God, how to trust Him even when you don’t understand His plan for you, and how to handle the difficult decisions that often accompany painful situations. All this and more await inside. Experience the hope and comfort only God can provide.
Lysa TerKeurst, mother of five and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, knows about the bouts of “mommy stress” that come with parenting and managing a home and a life. From her own experience and conversations with hundreds of other women, Lysa shares how mothers can release the guilt they sometimes feel and stop blaming their parenting skills every time a child does something wrong let kids live with the consequences of their bad choices simplify life to create breathing room quit comparing themselves to “perfect” moms turn to God for support, guidance, and patience Overflowing with practical ideas, short Bible studies, and plenty of encouragement, this inspiring resource will help moms to realize that—with God’s wisdom and mercy—they can experience peace and satisfaction while raising their kids. Rerelease of The Bathtub Is Overflowing but I Feel Drained
Join biblical culturalist Krisi McLelland as she takes you back to Jesus' first-century world, explaining the historical and cultural climate of His day. This 7-session Bible study is a look at several of Jesus' interactions with women.
The death of high school basketball star Rob Washington in an automobile accident affects the lives of his close friend Andy, who was driving the car, and many others in the school.
Combining contemporary stories, biblical narrative and psychological insights, Held in Your Bottle looks at the many reasons why we cry, and why these tears are important to our wellbeing and to God. Why do we cry? Whether we are crying tears of regret, loss, gratitude or anger the Bible says that God holds them all in his bottle. We can draw comfort from the fact that no tear goes unseen by him. Each of these emotions is explored by a modern day story mirroring a retelling of a relevant Bible character's experience. Insightful reflections then help us understand the issues raised. Held in Your Bottle will enable you to look at the Bible in a fresh way and help you accept and understand your emotional life. Content Benefits: By exploring the myriad of tears and emotions we all experience from a Christian viewpoint, you can begin to understand your own story, help improve your mental health and draw comfort from the fact that God sees your pain and sorrow and is with you in all your circumstances. Provides Biblical insights into our emotional lives Looks at the different types of tears and emotions we experience Combines modern day testimonies, biblical text and theological insights Shows the relevance of the Bible today Includes retellings of Bible stories as reimagined first person narratives Unpacks the idea in Psalm 56 that God holds our tears in his bottle Themes include family pain, goodbyes, friendship, loss, fear, anger and stress Reveals a loving God who brings comfort and dignity to the human experience Will bring hope to anyone suffering hard or emotionally difficult times Perfect for anyone looking to understand their emotional life Ideal for anyone looking to renew their wellbeing Suitable for anyone in pastoral, counselling or leadership roles Binding - Paperback Pages - 240 Publisher - Authentic Media
A personal and spiritual growth journal that walks you through a welcoming process of slowing down and reflecting on how to live a more Christ-centered, balanced life that values relationships and community.
Imran Islam is a young very talented writer. He writes in an inspiring authentic way. Inviting young generation for finding meaning and purpose in their life. Every single poem transmits a strong form of understanding duty, commitment, faith and love as a driving inspiration in life. Imran's emotions of Faith and devotion transmits to the readers. His inner life experience with faith, hope, honesty, happiness, love; all life virtues are reflected in his poems, which makes his work inspiring to everyone. Readers love this poetry book as it is written in a fresh and flowing way. Imran Islam goes with his own style of expressing profound meaning and deep faith. It's always gratifying to read Imran's poetry. Readers can feel that he writes from the heart.
This book is a story about the author's life, redemption and eventual healing. The book offers several ways for the reader to engage. One way is through the true to life experiences that are presented in a very relatable manner. The reader also has the opportunity to read supportive scriptures that were part of the author's healing, to be prayed over, and finally to answer journal questions that might promote individual processing and healing. The author is a licensed addictions counselor, and is also trained in various inner healing techniques, suitable for dealing with trauma. Having worked with those who are downtrodden and wounded for many years, the author has seen God turnaround many lives. This book delivers truth, compassion and the comfort.Many on this earth are still walking in pain and suffering, and Jesus sets the captives free. The author is an evangelist of a different kind, her ministry walls are prison halls, treatment centers and the streets-wherever there are people held captive. This book will hopefully encourage healing on a broader scope to many readers. This book is a testimony to God's limitless goodness. No matter where you are in life, what life circumstance you are a part of, you can heal and move forward. The transparency of this book invites honesty and truth. We all have somewhat imperfect lives and although the past has a tendency to follow us for awhile, the past cannot determine our outcome. This book shares the life of one person who found freedom from her past and is now living a life that she was created for. Utilizing the prayers and journaling in this book may provide the beginning of the reader's path to freedom.