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2025 Planner Breathing Room For My Soul
$14.99Add to cartNeed some spiritual breathing room in your busy life?
Ideal for personal, business, or school use, this Breathing Room for My Soul 17-month planner includes uplifting, truth-filled monthly devotional readings, plus faith-building scripture selections and devotional-like thoughts for every week of the year. Featuring monthly and weekly calendars, a year-at-a-glance section, pages for frequent contacts, and more, this planner offers an important reminder for your lovely heart: when the world feels like it’s closing in, when the stresses of life threaten to stifle your contentment and steal your joy. . .there is one who offers breathing room for your soul–and His name is Jesus.
Features of this 2025 Planner:
*17-Month Planner Spans August 2024 through December 2025!
*Monthly & Weekly Calendars, To-Do Lists & Goal-Setting Sections
*Delightful, Two-Color Interior Design
*Monthly Inspiring Devotional Readings
*Encouraging Thoughts & Scripture Selections on Every Spread
*Generous Space for Recording Appointments and Events
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Rest For Your Soul Devotional Adult Coloring Book
$16.99Add to cartA devotional coloring book focused on helping readers find rest in God.
This devotional coloring book invites readers to indulge their creativity as they meditate on comforting excerpts from God’s Word, discovering anew the peace that He desires to
give them. As they take time out of their day to reflect and color each beautiful illustration, they’ll be reminded to lay their burdens down and relinquish control to their compassionate Creator, who delights in their creative gifts and is always working toward their good. -
Calming Bible Crosswords
$9.99Add to cartIn a stressful world, here’s the perfect way to unwind!
Calming Bible Crosswords is a brand-new collection featuring smaller puzzles with more recognizable, less obscure answers.
The 99 themed puzzles each include 16 to 22 words from the beloved King James Version, with clues sometimes featuring a clever or humorous twist.
Easy to complete and focused completely on God’s Word, these puzzles promise relaxing fun for players of all ages and backgrounds.
Clues are accompanied by Bible references, answers are provided, and the larger type and puzzle grids are easy on the eyes.
Unwind a bit with Calming Bible Crosswords!
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Bible Trivia Word Searches
$9.99Add to cartSharpen your Bible knowledge and your keen observation skills!
How much do you know about people, places, and events in the Bible? Take a break each day and learn some new facts from Scripture, while also flexing those brain muscles with related word searches. A great gift to give yourself, or a faithful reader of the Bible.
Sharpen your Bible knowledge and your keen observation skills!
How much do you know about people, places, and events in the Bible? Take a break each day and learn some new facts from Scripture, while also flexing those brain muscles with related word searches. A great gift to give yourself, or a faithful reader of the Bible.
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Cherished Table : Recipes And Stories From An Amish Kitchen
$24.99Add to cartGather around the table with an Old Order Amish family
Bestselling cookbook author and food columnist Lovina Eicher shares well-loved recipes and heartwarming stories about life with her growing Amish family and community. Learn more about traditions and treasured dishes for gatherings large and small, including canning and butchering days, birthdays and weddings, and funerals and family reunions. More than one hundred delectable recipes invite cooks to share a meal–and create new memories–with their own loved ones.
The Cherished Table welcomes readers with beautiful photographs of comforting, wholesome dishes and life in an Amish home. Fans of Eicher’s earlier cookbooks will find new recipes in chapters devoted to breads and other baked goods, garden produce, farm-raised meats, carry-in dishes, snacks, desserts, and more. Throughout the chapters, Eicher weaves in stories about the seasons of family life. Join her as she plans simple menus for busy workdays, prepares a meal for parents with a new baby, and tallies lessons from earlier family weddings as she anticipates another round of marriage celebrations. While you may not be cooking for five hundred dinner guests, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to share as you gather with family and friends.
Be encouraged by a community that cherishes family, faith, and fellowship around a shared table.
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Little God Time For Women 365 Devotions
$16.99Add to cartWhen everything else demands your attention, get away with God to find the strength and peace you need.
Fill your mind with wisdom and your heart with joy in God’s presence as you flip through pages of daily encouragement. This inspirational perpetual calendar includes short devotions, Scriptures, and thought-provoking questions to help you start your day filled with faith.
Confidence and hope are yours in abundance when you make A Little God Time part of your day.
Features:
*High-grade faux leather exterior provides durability and exquisite tactile appeal.
*Heat debossing gives a two-tone appearance and creates indentation, showing off the intricate design and varied texture.
*Foil finishing touches enhance features, capturing attention and adding class.
*Built-in stand creates its own display, causing the product to sit nicely on all flat surfaces–work desk, table, or nightstand!
*Durable, complementing coated metal coil offers long-lasting use.
*Perpetual style calendar means it can be used year after year.
*Beautifully designed full-color interior creates an appealing addition to surrounding decor.
*Uncoated, wood-free paper of premium quality and thickness lends itself to long-lasting vivid coloration and durability.
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God Made Me Journal
$12.99Add to cartCreative kids will love exploring their faith and feelings with this unique journal. Fill the bright pages with ideas, thoughts, plans, and doodles!
Featuring artwork and prompts, this vibrant book is perfect for encouraging children to get creative with their journaling. Use the stickers and stacking crayon to complete each beautiful page.
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Heavenly Rescues And Answered Prayers
$14.99Add to cartPowerful Stories of Life’s Emergencies
For more than 35 years, veteran EMT Andrea Jo Rodgers has been helping people in their most terrifying and vulnerable moments–and bearing witness to the miraculous power and handiwork of God.
In this new collection of unforgettable stories, Andrea shares more heart-pounding accounts of rescues and interventions from her vast experience as a first responder. Whether it’s a boy fallen through thin ice into freezing water, an old woman and her walker stuck at a railroad crossing, or a loyal dog playing guardian angel for his incapacitated owner, join Andrea as she responds to incredible scenarios that testify to God’s power and love.
Not only will you be astounded by the courage exemplified by Andrea and other first responders, but you will also be inspired by her faith, empathy, and hope–even amid the most daunting circumstances. These powerful stories will encourage you and deepen your awe for God’s amazing mercy and grace.
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Our Daily Bread Bible Word Search And Activity Book Vol 3
$12.99Add to cartIn the third volume of this popular series, you’ll find hours of meaningful entertainment with word searches, crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, and more. This Bible-based activity book will keep you engaged throughout the day with interesting scriptural topics, testing your knowledge while also teaching you along the way. It’s Bible fun for anyone, anywhere, anytime.
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Outside The Box InsideTheBook
$16.99Add to cartFifty-two brief inspirational chapters will make you laugh, cry, contemplate, and, hopefully, SHARE. Short attention span? No problem! Time constraints? I feel your pain! Reading rack above the toilet paper? Gotcha covered! Years of drawing on the unADULTerated wisdom of children as, together, we explored baffling theology helped bring to life what our weekly Biblical topics meant to them in their real world. Teaching timeless scriptural truths for all ages uses the same methods Jesus found effective. Parables drawn from simple relatable everyday things sowed spiritual seeds that would continue to grow in his followers’ hearts and bear fruit in their lives. He also used shock and awe OUTSIDE THE BOX to entice the woman at the well to bring her friends to hear for themselves. This volume is perfect for personal meditation, daily devotions, stocking stuffers, graduation gifts, deployed military, get-well encouragement, senior assisted-living libraries, airplane and cruise ship recreational reading, and, especially, families jumpstarting each busy week of the year together INSIDE THE BOOK. In lighthearted and tear-jerking ways OUTSIDE THE BOX #INSIDE THE BOOK is meant to encourage young and old alike to find everywhere and in everything, their own glimpses of God and be compelled to share them! Today, we live in a culture that is almost a blank canvas. If we do not share those divine insights in a world gone sideways, who will?
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Under Threat Of Death
$18.99Add to cartRaised as a Christian minority in a Muslim nation, Shagufta Kausar learned early on to never argue about faith or to stand up for her beliefs. Doing so could easily lead to riots and deadly violence, so she was told to always be silent, like a lamb.
In 2013, local police raided Shagufta’s home, accusing her of sending a blasphemous text to a local imam. As a mother of four, Shagufta was arrested, her handicapped husband, Shafqat, was hung upside down and beaten, and her children were put in state custody. The truth was, Shagufta didn’t even have a phone and was illiterate – she couldn’t write or speak the language in the text. She was impossibly innocent.
Convicted at a trial she was not allowed to attend and sentenced to death by hanging, Shagufta was told that she could save herself and her family if she would only abandon her faith and accept Islam. Under threat of death, she refused.
Her stunning true story of a courageous mother of four standing against the tyranny of her country’s blasphemy laws illuminates the reality of what many Christians around the world face every day. Shagufta is a voice for Christian minorities that suffer daily persecution under unjust laws.
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Why I Believe
$27.00Add to cartA leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author asks the big questions and shares his early mental health struggles in this groundbreaking, uplifting book.
World-renowned psychologist and leadership expert Henry Cloud has impacted millions of lives through his groundbreaking books and through his work coaching leaders of the most influential organizations in the world. But few people know the details of his own story and how he became one of the most beloved and respected psychologists and faith influencers in America.
In this indelibly personal and vulnerable book, Dr. Cloud leads us through his early struggles with illness and depression and the miracles that healed him and led him to his calling as a healer of others. Through masterful storytelling combined with a deeply nuanced understanding of the human mind, Dr. Cloud invites readers to inhabit the spaces of suffering and elation that make us most human and to walk alongside of him as he ponders the great questions we are so often afraid to ask but which also give life meaning.
Written in the vein of such groundbreaking books as An Unquiet Mind, When Breath Becomes Air, and On Being Mortal, Why I Believe is a masterwork in spiritual exploration from one of the great scientific minds and faith voices of our time.
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Excellence
$12.00Add to cart#1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen helps readers achieve new levels of success and hope in their lives, no matter their current circumstances.
You were created to be a cut above, to stand out in a crowd, and rise above average to exceptional. Indeed, the only way to be truly happy and successful is to live with a commitment to excellence and integrity in all you do.
Favor, increase, promotion, and reaching your highest potential are all tied to a spirit of excellence. When you strive to be excellent, you’re always taking steps to grow, to make the most of every opportunity, to go the extra mile. You do your best and do what’s right whether anyone is watching or not.
When you live a life of excellence, you will outperform, outclass, and outshine, and God will promote you and set you in a place of honor.
This compact digest by #1 New York Times bestselling author JOEL OSTEEN helps you to keep improving, to stay focused, to stay passionate, and to make a habit of excellence. He encourages readers to get out of their comfort zones and make the rest of their life the best of their life.
Joel can be heard 24/7 on SiriusXM 128–Joel Osteen Radio. Connect with Joel on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit his website at joelosteen.com.
Derived from material previously published in You Can, You Will, The Power of I Am, and Break Out!
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God Who Became Bread
$16.99Add to cartThe gospel of God is the Bread of the Presence, and it reaches down into the
deepest, darkest, ugliest recesses of the human spirit, the places polite chit-chat
won’t allow, the places watery juice doesn’t open up, the places where crawfish
and other creeping things of the swamps live.These are the places in which we run to the altar and find the bread, still warm.
Places in which we begin to get full. Where our only food becomes God Himself.
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In this memoir described as “poetic, raw, and achingly beautiful,” Emily T. Wierenga takes readers on a vulnerable literary journey.A former anorexic who nearly starved to death, Emily longed for more-the more she’d glimpsed during her childhood in the Congo, surrounded by vibrant faith. All she had now was dry religion. She craved a Communion that was more than an empty ritual.
It would be Emily’s return to Africa that would bring her healing. Unexpectedly, it would be the poorest of the poor who would lead her there. Emily exchanged her deep struggles with food for a growing discovery that the God of inapproachable light “dons an apron and prepares us a banquet.”
All who are broken-come to the table. Break bread with Emily, and feast on the God Who Became Bread. You will never go hungry again.
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Joy Of An Uncluttered Life
$12.00Add to cartBattle burnout, simplify your life, and change your thinking with #1 New York Times bestselling author and renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer.
Many of us understand how easy it is for life to become hectic, stressful, and busy. We are overcommitted, have no free time, and feel trapped in the daily demands of life. But there is good news–you don’t have to live this way!
In The Joy of an Uncluttered Life, you will find relief from burnout and unnecessary stress with 100 ways to simplify your life. These doable tips will teach you to set boundaries, stay positive, clear out clutter in your life, deal with other people in healthy ways, and more. Even the smallest things we do in a day have the power to bring about more peace, and this book will empower you to make lasting changes in your life.
Discover a life beyond stress and frustration and develop a mindset of simplicity and peace!
Derived from material previously published in 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life.
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Gentle Thoughts After Loss
$14.99Add to cart*FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLER MY BEAUTIFUL BROKEN SHELL*
These short reflections and Scripture verses, coupled with beautiful artwork throughout, give grieving readers the peace and hope they need, whenever they need it most.
Whatever your loss may be–a loved one, your health, your job, your security, your freedom, or your spirit–you need to know that Jesus is right there with you. Experience His presence as you meditate on select Scripture verses and encouraging affirmations, such as:
I will get through this with God’s help.
I am stronger than I think.
I will only do what I am comfortable doing and what I have the energy for.
Gentle Thoughts After Loss also makes a loving and thoughtful gift for someone you know who’s grieving.
May this book bring you comfort in simple, small ways and remind you that are not alone.
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Sometimes I Forget
$16.99Add to cartHow do we trust God for good when everything looks so wrong? How do we hold on to hope when our world is falling apart?
Come rest with the One whose very nature promises hope!
When difficult circumstances sow doubt and fear, we need reminders that God is bigger than our troubles. We need to know that He has not changed, that He still loves us and still has a plan for our lives. He promises such things, but promises are only comforting if we believe the One who made them will keep them.
Sometimes I Forget, invites us to know God more intimately, so we can trust Him more deeply. Inspired by her own experiences of desperation, Julie weaves a prayer of lament and hope through sixty attributes of God. The simple prayers, real stories, and powerful reminders, offer comforting reassurance that God will be faithful in all He promises.
In the pages of this book, you will discover:
*more about who God is
*how God relates to us as His children
*why we can believe God’s promises
*truths to remember
*a simple, yet meaningful way to pray through the valleysLife will throw you curveballs, but in the character of God lies hope. Because of who God is, you can trust Him in your most desperate moments.
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Gods Words For You Coloring Book
$9.99Add to cartLife is full of demands. Appointments, deadlines, obligations, and constant digital chatter occupy every moment and build a mountain of unhealthy stress and tension. Coloring is an effective stress reducer, but true rest and peace are found in God.
God’s Words for You is full of inspiring Scriptures and illustrations. Spend time reflecting on the truth of God’s Word and be filled with his joy and peace. Express your creativity freely as you fill the intricate images with the beauty of color.
Take a break from your busy schedule and the stress that accompanies it. The worries of life can wait.
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Elisabeth Elliot Classics Collection
$49.97Add to cartWife of martyred missionary Jim Elliot, Elisabeth Elliot spent her life serving others, sharing the gospel, and encouraging believers in their walk with God through thought-provoking and inspiring books. Her personal story has been a testament to God’s faithfulness and love, and her insight into Scripture on a variety of topics has been strengthening the family of God for generations.
Now you can own five of Elliot’s best-loved books in a handsome collection at an affordable price. The Elisabeth Elliot Classics Collection includes the following titles:
– A Path through Suffering
– On Asking God Why
– Secure in the Everlasting Arms
– These Strange Ashes
– The Path of LonelinessWith this collection, you’ll enjoy many hours of Elliot’s calm, compassionate, and steady influence in your Christian walk. They’re books you’ll want to turn to again and again in the days, months, and years to come.
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Wallflower That Bloomed
$16.99Add to cartIntroducing The Wallflower that Bloomed by Cally Logan, an empowering and thought-provoking exploration of the hidden potential within each of us.
In this profound and introspective book, author Cally Logan, renowned for her impactful works Hang In There, Girl! and Dear Future Husband, unveils the untapped brilliance often overlooked in those who adorn the walls of life like forgotten decorations. As children, many of us are burdened with labels such as “shy,” “quiet,” “awkward,” or simply “different.” These descriptors, casually assigned by others or even self-imposed, confine us to the sidelines, rendering our voices faint and our presence unnoticed. But within the depths of our being lies a multitude of stories to be shared, perspectives to be offered, and reflections to be pondered.
The Wallflower that Bloomed challenges societal norms that pigeonhole individuals into these predetermined roles of invisibility. With heartfelt sincerity, Cally Logan urges us to strip away the stigma associated with being an outsider, to cease judging those who prefer solitude, and, most importantly, to learn to truly see others for who they authentically are. Moreover, this captivating exploration compels us to reflect upon our own journey towards self-acceptance and self-love.
Instead of resigning ourselves to a life of isolation and judgment, we are invited to embrace the notion that we can stand proudly in our uniqueness, fully blooming into the remarkable beings we were always meant to be.
What if we shattered the preconceived notions and misconceptions that surround individuals labeled as “wallflowers”?
What if we focused on truly knowing, accepting, and appreciating one another for the awe-inspiring qualities that set us apart?
And what if, in the process, we also learned to extend this grace and understanding to ourselves?
The Wallflower that Bloomed sparks an introspective journey, inviting readers to break free from the confines of societal expectations and embrace their inherent worth. With Cally Logan as our compassionate guide, we are encouraged to unleash the dormant potential within us, stepping into the fullness of our being and embracing the brilliance that lies within. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and transformed as you immerse yourself in The Wallflower that Bloomed.
Cally Logan’s powerful words will remind you that, just like a wallflower that blossoms, you too can break free from the shadows and bloom beautifully, embra
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Loneliness : Don’t Hate It Or Waste It. Redeem It.
$14.99Add to cartHow 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. This put him in proximity to thousands of people, yet he lived his daily life alone. 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. Loneliness addresses this pervasive ache from his personal experience and pastoral viewpoint.
In a time when loneliness is at an all-time high, this book–rich with biblical truth and practical help–speaks to all hearts. DeWitt explores the invitation of Jesus when our hearts feel alone and isolated. Writing on topics that affect us and the ones we love–such as loneliness and the gospel, loneliness and singleness, loneliness and marriage, and loneliness and leadership–he shows us the way out of our pain and into relational flourishing with God and others.
Is there a sweetness or a blessing offered in the valley of loneliness? DeWitt has discovered that there absolutely is. Loneliness doesn’t have to be our enemy. It can be the path God uses for our souls to experience the presence, promises, and power of Jesus Christ. Join Pastor Steve on a journey out of the ache and into love in his new book Loneliness.
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Diva Principle : Divine Inspiration For Victorious Attitude (Revised)
$16.99Add to cartDeep inside the heart of every woman is a diva just waiting to be released. It lies underneath all of the other things she has supposedly “learned” about herself–truth, fiction, deception, or just the superimposed bad feelings of others who’ve tried to smother the diva within.
Although the word diva now evokes the image of a vain or undisciplined person, author Michelle McKinney Hammond takes diva back to its original meaning. It comes from the word prima donna or “first lady” and was used to describe the principal female singer in an opera or concert organization, who was the best of the best.
The DIVA Principle: Divine Inspiration for Victorious Attitude shines a spotlight on fourteen women of the Bible who displayed diva-tude, including Deborah from the book of Judges, the Queen of Sheba, Wisdom, Ruth, Jacob’s wives Rachel and Leah, Esther, Rahab, and more. In the process, Michelle encourages women to embrace their God-given qualities and assets with the understanding that they are fearfully and wonderfully made.
With solid, practical advice, Michelle suggests ways for women to get their head, heart, life, and act together so that they will emerge happy and victorious as divas in the best sense of the word.
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Wanda E Brunstetters Amish Friends Outdoor Cookbook
$17.99Add to cartAmish Friends Share Their Love for Nature and Cooking Outdoors
Do you love nature and time spent in the backyard playing or relaxing around a campfire? When you also want to eat while outside, you don’t need to make do with just a hot dog on a stick. Your Amish friends are here to share their tips for cooking outdoors while still at home or away at a campsite.
Brand new, from New York Times bestselling author of Amish fiction, Wanda E. Brunstetter, is a must-have cookbook for nature lovers and adventurous cooks. Amish cooks have shared over 250 recipes divided into sections by method: stick, pie iron, foil packet, cast iron, grill. Also included is advice for building a fire, packing a cooler, maintaining cast-iron tools, and much more. Encased in a lay-flat binding and presented in full color, home cooks of all ages will be delighted to add this cookbook to their collections.
There is something very special about making memories around a fire with family and friends, and now you can add good, comforting food to your time of fellowship.
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Stories And Puzzles For Courageous Girls
$9.99Add to cartHere are 24 fantastic, fun word search puzzles for your girl’s enjoyment!
Grab a pencil,, and get ready to begin a 2-in-1 story AND word search journey!
Girls, ages 4 to 8, will be prompted to read through the stories of courageous women of faith–including Esther, Hannah, Lottie Moon, Helen Keller, Clara Barton, Fanny Crosby, and more!
As they read, they’ll notice bold words throughout each Bible story. These are the words they’ll be searching for in each puzzle. If they get stuck, answer key pages are in the back of the book!
Girls will be delighted and entertained as they solve simple word search puzzles and learn about extraordinary women who have made a difference in our world!
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Bible Trivia Test
$5.99Add to cartWhat do you recall from the world’s greatest Book?
Find out with Bible Trivia Test! Each letter of the alphabet features four quizzes of five questions each. . .from “Abel” and “Also Known As” to “Z Inside” and “Zion.”
There’s also a system for keeping track of points, and a bonus, “Risk It!” question with each quiz to potentially double your score.
These hundred-plus quizzes provide more than five hundred total questions to challenge and entertain you for hours.
Bible Trivia Test: What Do You Recall from the World’s Greatest Book? makes Bible learning fun. It’s perfect for personal reading, Sunday school classes, or other church events.
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Mother Cabrini : A Heart For The World
$17.95Add to cartDiscover the world of Francesca Cabrini in this moving book that not only educates children
about a remarkable person in American history, but inspires them with stories of her
compassion, courage, vision, and miracles.The first American citizen to be canonized, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini rescued forgotten
children, even from the dark, damp sewers of New York City, and provided them with safe
havens, loving comfort, and a quality education.Within these endearing pages, children will encounter characters much like themselves-little heroes who joined Mother Cabrini in her mission to establish orphanages, hospitals, and schools across the United States, Central and Latin America, Europe, and beyond.
Through captivating storytelling, this book introduces young minds to the incredible journeys of a woman who, despite her frailty, overcomes countless challenges to bring God’s love to the poor and forgotten. Even though Mother Cabrini was afraid of water, she received the strength to sail across the ocean more than two dozen times!
Featuring the vibrant artwork of Richard Cowdrey, Mother Cabrini’s work comes to life on every page. Cowdrey is a New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator, fine artist, author, speaker, and educator. Richard lives in the heart of Ohio’s Amish community and enjoys traveling across the country to speak at schools and encourage students to find and refine their gifts. As children journey through the beautifully illustrated pages, they’ll be inspired to develop the compassion, bravery, and faith in God to empower their own adventures ahead.
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Pastors Wives Tell All
$18.99Add to cartIn a world that expects near perfection from people in ministry, it is hard to be honest about struggles of being a pastor’s wife or a woman in ministry–let alone have a sense of humor about it! In their popular podcast, Pastors’ Wives Tell All, Jessica Taylor, Stephanie Gilbert, and Jenna Allen create a safe place for pastors’ wives and women in ministry to be their most authentic selves. Now they’re bringing their wit and wisdom to women through the written word.
Addressing topics such as how to smash stereotypes, deal with marital issues, make friends, and overcome parenting anxiety, they remind pastors’ wives (and the people in their congregations) that God doesn’t expect them to be superhuman. They show women how to:
* establish and maintain healthy boundaries
* seek wise counsel
* confess their sins and shortcomings aloud
* shed the persona of perfection
* and much moreIf you’re a pastor’s wife–by calling, by choice, or by circumstance–you’ll find relief, renewal, and refreshment in the pages of this book.
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Tired Of Being Tired Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartIt’s time to quit the unsustainable pace of life we find ourselves in and receive God’s gift of realistic rest.
In Tired of Being Tired, bestselling author and speaker Jess Connolly offers good news to soul-weary women: there is a better way, and it is yours for the taking. In this companion study guide, you’ll discover practical ways to apply the biblical truths that will change your life.
You can break the cycle of living like you’re constantly on the hook and come to Jesus to find rest for your weary and burdened soul. This study guide will show you how to implement new rhythms and relational patterns so that you can experience the abundant life God intended for you–in your life today, not just some unreachable future.
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Tired Of Being Tired
$19.99Add to cartIf you’re a woman, chances are you know the cycle: You start the day already exhausted and end it defeated, all the while telling yourself things will get better if you can just power through this week. But then the weeks turn into months, and you start to believe you’ll never be able to stop, slow down, or catch your breath. You wouldn’t even know how if you tried. And yet God has made you for a life of abundance, not a life of exhaustion. It’s time to quit the unsustainable pace and receive God’s gift of realistic rest.
With relatable stories and eye-opening insights, bestselling author and speaker Jess Connolly offers good news to soul-weary women: There is a better way, and it is yours for the taking. She shows you:
* how to find the source of your fatigue
* scripts for saying no and strategies for protecting your peace
* practices for bringing realistic rest into your daily and weekly rhythmsYou can break the cycle of living like you’re constantly on the hook and come to Jesus to find rest for your weary and burdened soul. This book will show you how to find new rhythms so that you can experience the abundant life God intended for you.
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Opposite Of Depression
$17.99Add to cartThere’s hope for greater satisfaction, purpose and joy in your life, even if circumstances have you down….
Stanford-trained psychiatrist David Carreon, MD, reveals what it takes to move from nagging disappointment, dissatisfaction, or depression to a life of thriving. One of the pioneers of the use of an intense form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in severely depressed patients, Dr. Carreon was astonished by how quickly and dramatically most of them recovered. But he also saw very clearly that just eliminating the symptoms of depression wasn’t enough. To live a truly fulfilling life, his patients needed to leave old habits behind and embrace the patterns of flourishing. In The Opposite of Depression, he draws on insights from his clinical experience, the latest research, and his Christian faith to point readers to principles and practices that promote thriving in mind, body and soul. Each chapter offers practical steps readers can take to start moving in the direction of greater satisfaction, fulfillment and purpose.
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Speak The Blessing
$27.00Add to cartNew York Times bestselling author and pastor of Lakewood Church Joel Osteen shares how the power of our words can help create a better reality.
Your words are like seeds. Every time you say them, they’re taking root and growing. Are you planting good seeds? Are you seeing the increase, the health, the relationships, and the happiness you dream about? If not, check out what you’re saying. Whether you realize it or not, the words you speak today are setting the direction for the rest of your life.
In Speak the Blessing, New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen offers you unique insights into this profound truth: Your words have creative power. When you discover the power of speaking what God says about you, you give those words the right to come to pass. There is a miracle in your mouth. There is healing in your mouth, freedom in your mouth, and new levels in your mouth. But nothing happens until you speak the blessing.
Your words become your reality. Start blessing your future today. Use the words you speak to unlock the power within and create the life you were designed to live. The life-changing possibilities are limitless.
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Think This Not That
$29.99Add to cartAre you feeling stuck? Wanting more out of life? Use twelve powerful mindshifts to break through limiting beliefs, spark personal transformation, and build a more meaningful life.
Perhaps you’re busy but still feel empty. Maybe things haven’t turned out how you’d hoped, and life seems stale and unfulfilling. What if you could wake up every morning excited about your purpose, knowing you’re fulfilling your greatest potential?
A more meaningful life is within your reach, and it starts in one place: your mind.
Living with a mindset of false narratives will keep you stuck, locked in a prison of unpursued dreams and goals. But cultivating a new mindset based on what is actually true will set you free–free to start exploring and growing beyond the limits you thought you had.
In Think This, Not That, Dr. Josh Axe unpacks the top twelve mental barriers holding people back from realizing their potential and becoming the greatest version of themselves, and contrasts each one with a new empowering mindset, such as:
*Don’t simply drift; clarify your purpose.
*Don’t define success based on what you accomplish; base it on who you become.
*Don’t be the victim; be the hero.
*Don’t be a slave to your vices; overpower them by building virtues.
*Don’t live by popular opinion; follow enduring principles of wisdom.
*Don’t allow unintentionality; visualize a strategy.Whether you want to improve your physical or financial health, raise the quality of your relationships, or take your career to new heights, these mindshifts will help transform your life.
It’s time to break through your limiting beliefs and find out who you can become, to build a meaningful life through new thoughts and actions, and to make the switch from what’s stalled you toward a life of ultimate significance.
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I Want To Matter
$14.99Add to cartWe all want to matter, right? We want to love people well and be loved in return. We want to have made a difference before our life is over. We want to have lived a full life without any regrets. In I Want to Matter, New York Times bestselling author and former Today show host Kathie Lee Gifford shares stories about her life and encourages you to remember your self-worth and never give up on your dreams.
In this beautiful two-color 60-day DayReader(R) each day features a:
*focal topic,
*story from Kathie Lee Gifford’s life,
*and reflection questions to help you apply the message to your own life.I Want to Matter is inspired by a song written by Kathie Lee and includes content from her New York Times bestselling book, It’s Never Too Late. She wants to help you feel seen and heard. This daily reader is great for:
*birthdays, Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, Hanukkah, Christmas, or as a just because gift to anyone needing encouragement.
*morning and night reading routines.
*anyone searching for an inspirational message.
This DayReader(R) is a way for you to relive the moments that shaped you into who you are today and will allow you to revive your ability to wonder because you truly do matter.
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Speak The Blessing (Large Type)
$29.00Add to cartNew York Times bestselling author and pastor of Lakewood Church Joel Osteen shares how the power of our words can help create a better reality.
Your words are like seeds. Every time you say them, they’re taking root and growing. Are you planting good seeds? Are you seeing the increase, the health, the relationships, and the happiness you dream about? If not, check out what you’re saying. Whether you realize it or not, the words you speak today are setting the direction for the rest of your life.
In Speak the Blessing, New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen offers you unique insights into this profound truth: Your words have creative power. When you discover the power of speaking what God says about you, you give those words the right to come to pass. There is a miracle in your mouth. There is healing in your mouth, freedom in your mouth, and new levels in your mouth. But nothing happens until you speak the blessing.
Your words become your reality. Start blessing your future today. Use the words you speak to unlock the power within and create the life you were designed to live. The life-changing possibilities are limitless.
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Interior Life Of Saint Ghomas Aquinas
$14.95Add to cartMany are well aware of St. Thomas Aquinas’s intellectual prowess – his genius in metaphysics and supernatural theology that pierced the depths of truth. However, few know about the private spiritual life of this illustrious Doctor of the Church. This work, written by Msgr. Martin Grabmann, a foremost authority on Aquinas, is unique in its telling of the holiness of St. Thomas’s priestly soul.
Neither a purely devotional nor a strictly scientific treatment of the interior life of St. Thomas, this book combines the two to help you appreciate the character of the Angelic Doctor. Through St. Thomas’s own words, you will come to understand how and why he learned more at the feet of the Crucified One than from the innumerable books he read.
In this revealing book, you will gain insights into Aquinas’s heart through his works and the acts of his canonization process. Msgr. Grabmann highlights three areas in the saint’s interior life: wisdom, charity, and peace. St. Thomas asked God that he might think like Christ, love like Christ, and be at peace like Christ, so his soul and actions were ordered after those of Jesus Christ, and his writings on intimacy with God flowed from his own experience of this communion.
St. Thomas spent his life in contemplative prayer, study, writing, and preaching. It is said that he began his writings with prayer and was often moved to tears. Through testimonies about the Angelic Doctor, you will learn about his untold mysticism and discover:
*The secret to developing fervent charity and attaining spiritual delight
*The threefold wisdom in which St. Thomas found the meaning and happiness of life
*Thomas’s exemplary purity and temperance and how he ordered his whole life toward God
*His self-sacrifice, kindness, and charity and why he was called the Cherubim of the Eucharistic mysteryRevered as one of the greatest thinkers of all time, St. Thomas also possessed the faith of a child. You will be astounded by the true stories of his humility and patience in instructing beginners in the spiritual life and the mercy and compassion he extended to others.
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Guideposts For The Journey Home
$18.95Add to cartThe guests in this collection each witness to how God reached out to them and opened their minds and hearts to let them know that He was always there, next to them, calling them home.
– Marcus Grodi, from the IntroductionPersonal testimonies possess the spiritual dynamism to touch hearts. For over twenty-five years, The Journey Home program on EWTN has enjoyed immense success.
Here you will find some of the show’s finest interviews, including answers to real-life questions posed by viewers. Popular and beloved guests Fr. Benedict Groeschel and Mother Angelica recount their vocational journeys; Scott Hahn testifies to God’s mercy at work in his journey to the Catholic Faith; Steven Mosher valiantly defends the Church’s teachings on the sanctity of human life; and Alice von Hildebrand recounts the conversion of her brilliant and saintly husband, Dietrich.
Host Marcus Grodi’s aim is to share personal stories of conversion, hope, and renewal with readers and to help them stay close to Christ and His Church amid life’s storms. Thus, Marcus and his guests offer a personal covenant relationship with Christ, covering topics such as spiritual and moral struggles and questions about Scripture, Tradition, and why the Catholic Church possesses the fullness of the truth.
In this treasure trove, you will find fascinating stories about miracles, healings, and vocational journeys. You will also learn about:
*The second conversion we are all called to and what it entails
*The stages of the spiritual life and the secret to progressing to the next level
*Ways to grow in understanding and fervent devotion for the Mass and daily prayer
*How to evangelize non-Catholics and a oethe sacramentalized
*Why the Church’s doctrine on marriage and family is crucial in modernity
*Teachings on the Pope, Our Lady, the Holy Eucharist, the Sacraments, and moreThe road to Heaven is steep and narrow and our path doesn’t always seem clear. However, as you read the powerful stories of these faithful witnesses and walk with them on their transforming journeys, you will be moved by the profound love of God the Father Who is always at your side. Gazing upon the splendor of truth, revealed through the Bible and sacramental life of the Church, you will behold His wisdom at work in your life.
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Bible Crossword Puzzles Large Print (Large Type)
$12.99Add to cartBoost your Bible knowledge and deepen your faith with this collection of crosswords!
*Contains 84 crossword puzzles.
*Puzzle topics include the Good Samaritan, Lost Sheep, and Prodigal Son parables; the prophets Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Deborah; and the prayers of Moses, David, and Jesus.
*Each puzzle is presented in an easy-to-read large print format spread across 2 pages.
*Answer key is found at the back of the book.
*Spiral bound, 192 pages.
Fun for the whole family!
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Uncomplicated : Simple Secrets For A Compelling Life
$19.99Add to cartTimeless wisdom for a simpler life
Do you feel trapped in a chaotic, relentless, demanding lifestyle? Discover the secrets to the peaceful, compelling life you long for through the skills honed by our grandmothers and lived out by the Amish. Drink from this well of timeless wisdom and gain practical skills with a counselor, career woman, and busy mom who’s raised her family on a farm in the heart of Amish and Mennonite country as your guide.
In this new book from the author of Fledge: Launching Your Kids without Losing Your Mind, Brenda L. Yoder equips women with 10 timeless lessons drawn from past generations to overcome practical obstacles and solve daily challenges with a calm presence, authentic faith, and voice of reason. No matter where you live or what season of life you’re in, you can find inspiration from the simpler life.
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Change Starts With You
$18.99Add to cartInjustice, division, and suffering may loom large in this broken world, but you have the power to stand up for truth, unity, and healing. Join writer, motivational speaker, humanitarian, and NFL veteran Sam Acho as he gives you the courage you need to be a changemaker.
When gold is put into a crucible over a fire, the impurities (known as “dross”) rise to the top. When faced with extreme heat, these precious metals are purified. Nothing about the metal’s essential makeup changes, but the impurities in them are brought to the surface, leaving behind precious gold.
America is in a crucible right now–and maybe you are, too. The pandemic has strained an already struggling economy, longstanding cultural and political divisions have reached a boiling point, and injustices have been brought into the spotlight in ways that we can no longer ignore. But the thing about crucibles is that they bring out both the worst and the best of us.
As you read Change Starts with You, you’ll be:
*Inspired to discover and follow your fire–the unique passions that God has put in each of our hearts
*Equipped to dream big, channeling your passions into creating positive change wherever God has called you
*Encouraged by Acho’s firsthand accounts of communities transformed by people with the courage and tenacity to follow their own fire
*Motivated to be a leader who empowers others to become changemakers too
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Gods Wisdom For The Graduate Class Of 2024 Botanical NKJV
$14.99Add to cartGraduates, now more than ever, need God’s wisdom to face uncertain times. And while the world around them is full of changes, God’s Word and His wisdom are constant. God’s Wisdom(R) for the Graduate inspires young people with its biblical teachings, relevant for their new season of life and beyond.
It addresses carefully chosen topics that are highly pertinent to this season of life, such as spiritual discipline, godly relationships, and finding peace in God. The writings are organized by theme, allowing graduates to find wisdom for their specific needs quickly and easily.
From Jack Countryman, bestselling author of God’s Promises(R) for Graduates, this classic graduation gift offers:
*More than 70 inspirational writings
*Relevant Bible verses from the New King James Version (NKJV) translation
*A modern, high-quality cover that today’s grads will value
*A presentation page to personalize your gift
*A portable size, perfect for a gift basket or to take on-the-goCelebrate the graduate in your life with this popular, inspirational book impacting nearly 2 million graduates with the hope of God’s Word.
Look for additional biblical inspiration for the graduates in your life through the God’s Promises(R), God’s Answers(R), and God’s Wisdom(R) gift books.
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I Could Be Wrong But I Doubt It
$28.99Add to cartDiscover the completely unique qualifications and accomplishments of Jesus Christ–the Creator of everything, the King who will set you free, and the best friend you could ever have.
Over nearly five decades of walking with God, podcaster, author and Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson has learned a thing or two about why Jesus is the only one worth following. Of all the things we could put our trust in, only Jesus has the answers to our questions and the solutions for our problems.
Plenty of people claim to have the answers for a better life. Politicians claim they can fix our nation. Scientists and technologists trumpet the latest and greatest discoveries that’ll make everything right. Self-help gurus offer one pathway to peace after another. But it’s no secret that our world is increasingly divided and broken–and we’ve got the fear, anxiety, and hopelessness to prove it. Jesus alone can make good on the promise of lasting peace, real freedom, and life eternal.
With his trademark directness, humor, and insight, Phil will help you:
*experience Jesus as the Creator and all-powerful Sustainer of all creation;
*reconcile your own brokenness and sinfulness with Jesus’ unending well healing, forgiveness, and peace;
*develop the eyes to see Jesus for who he really is: the friend who will always be there for you, no matter what mistakes you’ve made; and
*look to the Bible to get to know Jesus and better understand His grace and love for you.
Politics won’t save you. Science can’t give you the power to sidestep death. The pleasures and joys of this world are fleeting at best, damaging counterfeits at worst. But Phil has good news for you: Jesus offers life, joy, and peace, and he’s never more than a prayer away.
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When Hope Is All You Have
$19.99Add to cartWhat if your greatest pain could point you to your greatest purpose?
After reading this book, you will begin to feel hopeful for the future. You will see the world more from God’s perspective instead of your own so you don’t feel the need to dwell on your past hurts. Instead, you will see how He is working all things together for good.
Tracy Duhon could never have prepared herself for the plan God had in store for her life. It was a journey that would take her down a painful and dark path of loss and sorrow, but one that brought her out on the other side a new person with a greater sense of purpose and deeper appreciation for God’s plan.
There is no greater pain for a mother than losing a child. When Tracy experienced this loss, she felt a huge hole in her heart. “The pain was excruciating. I was numb. I knew I was being called to trust God in my darkest moments, but it was so hard. I was broken and questioned why He would allow this to happen to us–not once, but twice.” In her greatest darkness, she did the only thing she knew to do. She turned to God and His Word. She trusted even in the moments when she questioned and was full of pain and anger. Allowing God to work in her life created a space to turn her greatest pain into her life’s greatest purpose, and from that pain a seed was planted. She began to see people hurting and wanted to meet them in their time of need. She learned how to love with the love of God and give in a way she had never known before. She began to see the world through God’s eyes rather than her own.
When Hope Is All You Have is about looking back on the moments you cannot imagine you survived, but you did. It’s realizing that from the depths of that pain came your purpose. From the depths of darkness, came light. From the place of hurt, came hope. It is the story of unwavering faith and trusting God, and holding on to hope that does not disappoint, even when you walk through the unthinkable. With God as your anchor, there is always hope–even during your greatest pain whenhope is all you have.
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SHYFT Into FOKUS
$14.99Add to cartIn 2020 the world came to a standstill, leaving humanity in the grip of a crisis unlike any other. It left many feeling lost, trapped in a bubble of despair, loss and brokenness. The light within them flickered and faith wavered. For those who feel stuck, uncertain, powerless, and purposeless, SHYFT into FOKUS illuminates the path towards a purposeful life. It offers strategies that can be employed daily to navigate life along with stories of growth and vulnerability told through the lens of faith. At the end of each chapter, a section called SHYFT ZONE encourages a time to intentionally pause, reflect and take action. It is meant to help develop a blueprint for your own SHYFT so that you can enjoy sustained success over time and maintain your FOKUS.
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If I Dont Laugh Ill Cry
$19.99Add to cartIn this laugh-out-loud and heartfelt memoir, writer, speaker, and podcaster Molly Stillman shares her unforgettable story of losing her mother, squandering an unexpected quarter-of-a-million-dollar inheritance in less than two years, attempting to launch a career in comedy but ending up on a farm instead, and finding faith, hope, and joy in the middle of it all.
Molly Stillman has lived the type of life that when shared, people stop in their tracks and ask, “Wait, what happened?” Molly’s mother, Lynda Van Devanter Buckley served as an Army nurse during the Vietnam War and wrote the bestselling memoir, Home Before Morning. When Molly was seventeen, Lynda passed away after an eight-year battle with an autoimmune disorder due to her exposure to Agent Orange. Four years later, Molly turned twenty-one and unexpectedly inherited a quarter of a million dollars from her mother’s estranged family’s estate. Through “retail therapy” and a long series of grossly irresponsible financial decisions, Molly found herself broke with over $36,000 in credit card debt less than two years later. Shame, guilt, and embarrassment set in.
With aspirations of a career in comedy, Molly used humor to mask the pain and brokenness she felt, believing that if she looked joyful and put together on the outside, it would eventually be true on the inside. Instead, she spent the next few years depressed, lonely, and feeling alienated from those closest to her. But an unlikely call with a compassionate credit counselor, meeting the spreadsheet-loving man who eventually became her husband, and a surprising visit to a church started her on a path that changed everything.
If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry will bring readers into the tension of feeling both joy and grief and show them that every broken, messed up story has a purpose, and it’s possible to gain everything if they’re willing to surrender it all to Jesus.
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Intimate Good : A Skeptical Christian Mystic In Conversation With Teresa Of
$19.99Add to cartAt age twenty-one, the pain of losing her mother to cancer sent Laurel Mathewson–with a naturally skeptical and questioning outlook–on a years-long existential journey. After an unexpected, overwhelming experience of God’s love, Laurel felt God say to her, “Turn to Teresa. She will guide you.” She understood that “Teresa” was the sixteenth-century saint Teresa of Avila, but she knew very little about her. Even after becoming an Episcopal priest, she had never read more than a few pages of Teresa’s writings.
Laurel began to read The Interior Castle, Teresa’s book about the “dwellings” within our souls that we move through to develop an ever-deepening relationship with God through prayer. She truly marveled at discovering a text that illuminated her own spiritual path with such insight, candor, and clarity. And she continued to experience the intimate presence of a God who kept defying and transforming her cynical nature–and offered her the gift of healing.
This beautifully written and moving memoir illustrates an ancient reality still very much alive today: the love and closeness of a good God, as known through Jesus Christ, who seeks to move out into the world, into our very bodies and lives. Not by nature or training inclined to believe such a wild claim, Laurel discovered that God is full of surprises.
In every age, but perhaps particularly in our own, people hunger for personal narratives that help bring to life complex frameworks and ideas. An Intimate Good brings into focus not just Teresa’s Interior Castle but also the living God who is at the heart of it, especially for modern readers who take the life of the mind seriously and yearn for confirmation of meaning and belovedness. Laurel’s journey will lead you to a clearer understanding of the varied avenues God works in our lives over time, through prayer and other people, leading us in ways only possible by One who knows us intimately and loves us deeply.
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Loving People Who Are Hard To Love
$18.99Add to cartRenowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer teaches readers to love the people in their life who are hard to love.
We’re never going to be able to prevent people from saying or doing things that hurt our feelings. We will always have opportunities to get offended. But if we do things God’s way, we can choose to save ourselves a lot of misery and hardship. This doesn’t mean we allow people to abuse us. No, there is a time for confronting people and dealing with situations. However, the Bible commands us to love our enemies and forgive those who have wronged us, even when it feels impossible.
Everything the Lord asks us to do in the Bible is ultimately for our good. In fact, when we choose to love our enemies and forgive those who have hurt us, we are actually helping ourselves more than anyone else. Because whatever the Lord commands us to do, He is going to give us the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish it–and that includes loving and being good to difficult people! God’s love flowing through us is strong enough to melt even the hardest hearts, so use kindness as a weapon to overcome the meanness in people.
A Study Guide is also available for purchase.
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Gods Promises For Graduates Class Of 2024 Pink NKJV
$14.99Add to cartToday’s high school and college graduates are looking for a promise of hope for their future. This practical and inspirational gift for graduates delivers God’s promises of wisdom, guidance, comfort, and encouragement straight from the Bible on relevant topics such as character, integrity, loyalty, focus, respect, and perseverance.
This attractive book is a perfect keepsake gift offering:
*Hundreds of Scripture passages from the New King James Version Bible translation
*A Leathersoft cover designed for personalization with your graduate’s name
*A portable size, perfect to take on-the-go
*Two popular color options: navy and pinkGod’s Promises for Graduates(R) is a #1 bestselling inspirational book impacting nearly 2 million graduates with the hope of God’s Word.
Look for additional biblical inspiration for the graduates in your life through the God’s Promises(R), God’s Answers(R), and God’s Wisdom(R) gift books.
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Gods Promises For Graduates Class Of 2024 Black NIV
$14.99Add to cartToday’s high school and college graduates are looking for a promise of hope for their future. This practical and inspirational gift for graduates delivers God’s promises of wisdom, guidance, comfort, and encouragement straight from the Bible on relevant topics such as character, integrity, loyalty, focus, respect, and perseverance.
This attractive book is a perfect keepsake gift offering:
*Hundreds of Scripture passages from the New International Version Bible translation
*A Leathersoft cover designed for personalization with your graduate’s name
*A portable size, perfect to take on-the-goGod’s Promises(R) for Graduates is a #1 bestselling inspirational book impacting nearly 2 million graduates with the hope of God’s Word.
Look for additional biblical inspiration for the graduates in your life through the God’s Promises(R), God’s Answers(R), and God’s Wisdom(R) gift books.
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Read It Pray It Write It Draw It Do It For PreTeen Girls
$14.99Add to cartInteractive Journal Encourages Girls to Live Out Their Faith in Real Life!
This fun, interactive journal will help girls grow in their faith. With Bible-related reading, praying, writing, drawing, and doing activities, the pre-teen girls in your life will enjoy the varied prompts. Touching on topics that will enhance a girl’s faith, like Praying, Choices, Patience, Fitting In, Kindness, Emotions, Friends, Family, Loving Who You Are, Knowing Who God Created You to Be, and more, girls ages 8 to 12 will be encouraged to read a scripture passage (a key Bible passage is included), pray about it (a prayer starter is included), journal their own thoughts and feelings (a journal prompt is included), and draw a related picture (a drawing prompt is included). Each topically arranged section wraps up with a related “doing” activity as well–encouraging kids to live out their faith in real life!
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Life And Words Of Christ (Large Type)
$12.99Add to cartDiscover the life and words of Christ in the New Testament in over 150 easy-to-read, large print word searches! The Life and Words of Christ Large Print Word Search is a wonderful source of inspiration, reflection and encouragement on the impact of Jesus.
Each edition in the Seekers of the Word series of puzzles from Whitaker House is a fun, relaxing way to pass the time, whether you are waiting for a friend or just need some stress relief. Searching for words relating to the life and words of Christ can help to grow your faith in Him and His promises. Word searches can also improve your vocabulary and spelling, develop pattern recognition skills, and keep your memory sharp.