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Esther: Becoming a Girl of PurposeIf you've ever felt inadequate or pushed into circumstances that are overwhelming, the book of Esther is for you.Esther was given one of the world's hardest assignments: to protect God's special people from an evil plan. But it wasn't because she was extra-brave or super-extraordinary. In fact, other than her beauty, she was a normal girl. But her life reminds us that every True Girl has a purpose and that it ...

From the first page of history, God has been teaching us about rest.Twenty-first-century Americans often approach Genesis as a science manual. How did it all happen? But the ancient Israelites were concerned with different questions--questions of purpose . . . who and why. Rachel helps us focus on the who of Creation so that we can find meaning and rest for our souls.God set up a perfect home for us full of provision, significance, and purpose...

You weren't meant to do this on your own. Whether it's day one or year ten of your homeschooling journey, you can draw from this well of wisdom and encouragement! Homeschooling can be rich and rewarding. But it can also be exhausting and lonely. In Hope for Your Homeschool, September McCarthy--seasoned homeschooling mom of ten children and twelve grandchildren--addresses the fears and concerns that accompany homeschooling. And she provides a s...

Understanding and delighting in God's law? Sign me up!Have you ever skipped over or given up on books like Numbers or Leviticus? These laws, rules, and rituals can feel daunting and confusing. What was the purpose of God's law for the people of Israel, and what can Christians learn from them today?Teacher and lover of God's Word, Kristie Anyabwile invites you to join her in this six-week study of understanding the often-overlooked Old Testamen...

Women struggle too.We are all sexually broken. And we are all invited to participate in the love, forgiveness, and healing of Jesus. Have you ever experienced the fear and shame that follows the vortex of graphic movies, erotica, promiscuity, or porn sites? You may think you're alone and feel like hiding. But you're not alone--and there is hope and healing.A beautiful blend of research, biblical truth, and personal stories, Her Freedom Journey...

Nationally, 30 percent of black families live below the poverty line. But poverty is not corrected by a redistribution of wealth, it's done through the transformation of people. Lee Jenkins offers readers comprehensive strategies for setting goals in the areas of family, faith, friends, finances, and fitness.

Many of us read our Bibles and pray, but we can still feel fragile, tired, and defeated. This is the book we've longed for.We need a breakthrough. We need healing. From our pasts. And from our present battles. But sometimes we feel stuck or despairing--as if nothing is ever going to change.Breakthrough! goes beyond the usual one-size-fits-all answers. Written from a Christian perspective, this book takes the Bible and brain science--with the H...

Big churches didn't create the problems facing today's churches. But our obsession with size has come at a great cost.In De-Sizing the Church, pastor Karl Vaters takes us on a multi-faceted journey through our centuries-long obsession with size, both in and outside the church, and how it has negatively affected those who serve and worship in big and small congregations alike. He also dispels some prevailing myths and affirms what was good and ...

True shalom for an anxiety-ridden world.Are you bombarded with obstacles keeping you from true soul rest? Daily life can be a grind, full of confusion and chaos. Tessa Afshar has been there. Drawing from the lessons she learned from battling anxiety in her own life, Tessa brings you on a journey that cultivates a rested soul.The Rested Soul includes vulnerable stories from Tessa's personal life--stories that will make you feel known and remind...

When I was at work in the City Relief Society, before the fire, I used to go to a poor sinner with the Bible in one hand and a loaf of bread in the other. -D. L. MoodyDwight Lyman Moody was a preacher, pastor, and visionary whose impact is still felt around the world. He was a servant to poor and immigrant communities, an evangelist who traveled the globe, and a champion of Christian education--Moody founded Moody Publishers and he started thr...

Even in the hardest things, we get to fix our eyes on the God who brings us out of the dark night. Broken dreams. Discouragement. Grief. Kathryn Shultis has been there. Kathryn shares with honesty and depth about walking through valleys and days of wilderness. Kathryn delves into the heart of our heavenly Father when you find yourself amidst a story that is not what you'd hoped it to be.How do you set your eyes on heaven when your life has not...

Women, this is a journey toward freedom as we learn to experience Christ-centered empowerment-not by believing in ourselves . . . but by trusting in our faithful God. Becky devotes chapters to the most common messages promoted by our culture and gives readers dependable biblical truths grounded in the gospel: Believe in Yourself GodSpeak Your the TruthFollow Your Heart KingYou Be You HisThe Future is Female Found Together--and moreWe will be l...

Whatever you think about Jesus, He's more. Incomparably more. Get to know Jesus on this fifty-day journey. In these meditations, you'll spend time reflecting on the person of Christ-His humanity, divinity, childhood, adulthood, and more. An ideal devotional companion for the season leading up to and immediately following Easter"--

When God nudges us into the unknown, it can be thrilling and exciting but also overwhelming. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a corporate leader looking to follow God's calling, or retiree who knows you have more to give to the world, this book is for you. Rachel equips readers to go from delay to action. What kind of leap are you being invited to make? And how can you prepare, plan, and execute that leap? This book outlines five types of le...

What if your life was immersed in mercy?In a culture that is short on compassion, maybe that's difficult to imagine. We can all attest to the hardening impact of judgment and criticism, there's not nearly enough patience or tenderness in the world.Maybe you're in the middle of a hard season and feel disheartened. Or you're struggling to show mercy and kindness to the people in your life.What if you could savor the warmth of God's unending love...

It's possible for women to be strong Christians and confident leaders. There are more female professionals in the workforce than ever. But working women are also time-starved, stressed, and tired. And they often feel alone in their professional struggles.If you're trying to do a million things at once and feel like you're not doing any of them well, you're not alone. Mentor and longtime corporate leader Peggy Bodde views work as sacred and has...

How the gospel of Jesus empowers us to redeem the deep ache of loneliness.For years, Steve DeWitt was the only never married megachurch pastor in the United States. Over some 8, 000 days as an adult single, and now eleven years of marriage, Pastor Steve has a unique perspective on solitude and aloneness. In a time when loneliness is at an all-time high, Loneliness--rich with biblical truth and practical help--speaks to all hearts. Writing on t...

If you knew Jesus was coming back at this time next year, would you be doing some things differently today? Dr. Tony EvansWhat is God doing in the world today? What is His plan for the future? And what do his plans have to do with me? As a respected and beloved pastor, Dr. Tony Evans helps us understand Bible prophecy and God's eternal plan for our lives. In part one, Evans points to the Bible's trustworthy accounts of fulfilled prophecy--we c...

Answering the hard and painful questions in a sexually confused world. What does it mean that Jesus was known for love? We want to be like Him, but that can quickly become confusing when feelings, family, and dear friends come into the picture. Hough provides a biblical and theological framework for thinking through the hard situations we encounter with family and friends. Drawing from a well of faithful biblical scholars, Hough answers: What ...

We need Jesus. The whole Jesus. Lawrence believes that the driving force propelling the church into irrelevance is its propensity reduce Jesus. Deeply researched and comprehensively sourced, Editing Jesus, explores the 8 ways the Jesus of the contemporary church has been edited to fit the spirit of the age. Lawrence writes on: The Co-Mingling of KingdomsThe Golden-Calfing of MaterialismThe Dismissing of the SupernaturalThe Siren-Song of Platfo...