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A Unique Book of Divinely Inspired EncouragementThis book, the second in a series, offers encouraging verses with original, full-color watercolor paintings to complement each topic. It makes a perfect coffee table gift book, helping readers remember that God's word is as relevant to their lives today as ever. It would be the perfect gift for someone who is facing adversity. Or it can serve as a source of devotional readings, a simple yet profo...

Death . . . no one likes to talk about it, but at some point, we all have to deal with the loss of a family member or friend. As adults, we know death is inevitable, yet when it happens we still have so many questions. Now imagine the confusion and questions that bombard a child's mind in the same situation. After 'While, Crocodile takes us on the journey of a little boy named Sammy as he and his family are faced with the impending death of hi...

This is one man's perspective on his own life-the challenges, victories, sorrows, and joys of following Jesus for more than 70 years. You'll be encouraged by what you read, and you may even hear, as you read, the echoes of that great hymn, "Where He Leads Me, I Will Follow." Follow the author through his many adventures in the northeast part of the USA, where he served three churches, and was chaplain at a state prison and a VA hospital, while...

This study will simply nourish and strengthen you! It's one I keep going back to and continue to glean from. Few books bring such clear peace and joy, hope, and love. Encased in a multitude of stories and Scripture verses, it speaks volumes of truth! As its meditative questions bid you to move toward personal revelation about who God is to you on a daily basis, the interaction is an amazing, deeply satisfying, one-of-a-kind experience! - Nancy...

Victory in The Valley chronicles Diana's journey through the Valley of the Shadow of Breast Cancer. In this passage she discovered 7 Secrets that changed forever the way she lives and leads. In these pages you will find some hard-won insights, some load-relieving laughter, some poignant tears, and a mega-dose of Hope to help you through whatever Valley you are in, or, unknowingly, are about to enter. When this happens, The 7 Secrets will help ...

This book will inspire, challenge, and empower you to live your life more completely for God! No formulas-"Ten Steps to This, " "Three Ways to That"-just unrefined insights and simple reflections from the author's most recent 40-Day Fast. Why fast? First of all, it's biblical and it's assumed by the Lord to be something that his followers will do: "But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face, That thou appear not unto men...

This book demonstrates, through multiple true life stories, how sharing one's story, especially in a group setting, can bring hope to listeners and healing to the one who shares. As Christians believe that "history" is "His story, " we also believe that the smaller personal stories of our lives contribute to the larger story of God's grace and healing power throughout history and beyond. Designed for group use, individuals facing difficulties ...

Liz Swanson is a loving wife and mother. Her life isn't quite what she'd imagined, but she considers herself lucky. She has a good husband, beautiful children, and fulfillment outside of her home through volunteer work. On some days she doesn't even notice the dull ache in her heart. While she's preparing for the family's summer kickoff at Lake George, the ache disappears and her sudden happiness is mistaken for anticipation of their weekend. ...

Drawing on biblical examples and his 60-plus years of pastoral experience, Rev. Biebel helps older (and younger) adults understand God's view of aging and the rich life available to everyone who seeks a deeper relationship with God as they age. Rev. Biebel explains how to: Identify God's ongoing plan for your life, Rely on faith to manage the anxieties of aging, Form positive, supportive relationships, Cultivate patience, Cope with new technol...

This book is a unique manual that explores all nine human senses in seven chapters for use by Christian speakers and writers. Applications are encouraged by exercises, a speaker's checklist, writing samples, and a writer's guide. Bible references encourage a deeper appreciation of being created by God for a sensory experience. The common senses of smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing are covered as well as thermoception, nociception, equili...

From the Author: "The front cover is symbolic of my children, for whom this book was written. They are all loved and cherished in my heart and therefore, each one is represented by a piece of my heart. The missing piece of the heart and the butterfly flying overhead are symbolic of my son, Daniel, who died shortly before his first birthday. Losing Daniel was the hardest thing I have faced in this life and he took a piece of my heart with him t...

About the book: In this book, Dr. Chan describes how, during the civil war that occurred in China after World War II, his family escaped to Hong Kong, how they survived in utter poverty, and how he went from being an orphan to graduating from Harvard Medical School and becoming a cardiologist. The writing is fluent, easy to read and understand. The sequence of events is realistic, emotionally moving, spiritually touching, heart-warming, and th...

12 Parables is a collection of timeless Christian stories about the things all of us face in our spiritual walk - doubt, fear, change, pride, grief, disappointment, and other issues that often make our lives so challenging. Using tight, entertaining prose, Wayne Faust manages to convey difficult concepts in a simple, straightforward way. You can read these stories over and over, to yourself, to your spouse and family, or in a group setting. Th...

ABOUT THE BOOK The book contains seventy-four children's sermons for all occasions. Pastors, homeschoolers, parents who often lead family devotions, or other storytellers will find these stories, along with comments about props and how to prepare and present them, to be an invaluable asset in reconnecting with the simplest, most profound truths of Scripture, and then to envision how best to communicate these so even a child can understand them...

On Eagles' Wings is one woman's soul-sustaining journey of faith and trust amidst the desolation of abuse, violence, death, crime, identity protection, loss, and grief. God's gifts of 'family of origin, ' and 'family of completion' are the bookends of Sara Eggleston's life journey. She is an exceptional woman of faith with an exceptional reward of joy from her Heavenly Father." - Naomi Rhode, CSP, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, Co-founder, SmartHe...

This doctor was happily on his way to obtaining the American Dream until he decided to take seriously Jesus' command to "Come, follow me." Every year tens of thousands hopeful students apply to medical school. This is the story of one doctor's medical journey, how he was happily on his way to obtaining the American Dream until he decided to take seriously Jesus' command to "Come, follow me." Join him as he explores the hidden cost of medical e...

This is the third edition of a unique book. After Normal is one teen's journey through grief after the death of her younger brother. Unique in the field of death and dying literature, it offers helpful insights and understanding for teens facing a similar loss or for those who might wish to understand and help teens facing a similar loss. No easy answers. No pious platitudes. Just a truthful insider's view of the journey from darkness to light...

This new paraphrase is like a "Reader's Digest" version of the New Testament letters, capturing the original writers' essential meaning in 21st Century language - easy to read and understand. Without chapters or verses, notes, references, cross references, theological or denominational slants, these letters flow much as they did when written nearly 2, 000 years ago. Readers will be encouraged, perhaps even amazed, at just how practical, timele...

He Waited inspires readers to wait upon the Lord for His best for them, stresses the importance of putting God's purpose above one's own, emphasizes that God's love is unconditional, demonstrates the wisdom of waiting, through a combination of positive insights, encouragement, biblical examples and principles. From the book: Why is it often so challenging for us to wait? We don't like to wait in line at the grocery store or in traffic, and we ...

A classic in-depth, extremely honest first person account of grief from the loss of a child. First published in 1981, this book will help those dealing with a similar loss or those who wish to better understand and help family or friends who may be struggling with such a loss. In his foreword, Charles Swindoll wrote, "Stunned yet courageous, this pastor recorded his feelings, his questions, his guilt, his struggles, and even his bitterness. As...