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Purpose. Meaning. Fulfillment. Who wants to live in a way that doesn't make a dent? No one. But how do we find and follow the right direction? Some of us live defensively, trying to avoid big mistakes, but our caution may cause us to miss some wonderful opportunities. Others insist they are spontaneous, seat-of-the-pants people who "go with the flow". They assume good things will somehow just happen for them. And others are meticulous planners who have goals and a schedule for every day, every week, every year, and every decade of their lives.

I'm writing this book to encourage people and hear different testimonies on how God brought them out or how big of a blessing it is to put God first and trust him. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony: I've been through a lot of things, but God brought me through every storm, trial, test, and tribulation. My mother said that I was gifted as a little girl, and now that I'm older, I see the gifts God has given me. I hear from God, and he gives me what to say to his people; by me being obedient to his word, things come to pass.

Baggage has gotten a bad rap. We think it's all bad. We think it makes us less likely to have good, healthy relationships today. But baggage isn't just the bad stuff that happened to us in the past. It's the lessons we've taken from the pain we carry. It's how what we've been through has actually made us stronger and more capable than we imagine. And it's how we're going to make our current relationships work. Far from minimizing past pain, pastor Ike Miller shows you how to go through the baggage you carry from a difficult childhood and pull out the good stuff.

Wayne Alcorn has seen the radical life-change that happens in men as they embrace the love of God the Father. And he has seen that love heal and transform men’s lives—his father’s, his own and the countless men across Australia he has talked to and helped heal. This is his—and their—story. And the story of how God’s love transforms generations. A story that just might change your life.

As parents of young children anticipate the teen years, counselor Kristen Hatton helps them lay the groundwork so that having honest conversations, setting reasonable limits, and exploring issues of the heart will prepare them and their children for the next stage. Hatton helps moms and dads make the connection between their current parenting and future outcomes. By evaluating their parenting, they will see where their own fears, desires, and insecurities lie and how to pivot to practices of faith and trust in God.

The young mother gazes contentedly at her newborn son, as he takes his first meal at her breast. The long day of traveling has taken its toll on her. As she looks up, her eyes meet those of her loving husband. He has been such a source of strength for her during the last months. Brilliant starlight streams through a chink in the rustic stable roof illuminating the beautiful baby as he stops suckling for a moment and looks up at his mother’s tender smile. Mary treasures that moment and will remember it 33 years later when that dear Son is suffering on a cruel Roman cross.

Even in the best of relationships, we mess up. We say and do things we deeply regret later on. So we need to make things right. But just saying you’re sorry isn’t enough. That’s only the first step on the road to restoration. In The 5 Apology Languages, Gary Chapman, the number one New York Times best-selling author of the 5 Love Languages®, partners with Jennifer Thomas to help you on the journey toward restored relationships.

A testimony to the sufficiency of God in the gruelling day-to-day reality of raising a child with a mental health disorder. Mental health disorders have become increasingly prevalent, especially in children and teenagers. Suicide is the third highest cause of death in 15 to 19-year-olds around the world. This effect of the fall has left thousands of families in despair, confusion, and impotent desperation.

We want to give thanks to God, for all this project, he allowed us to do. Many times, I thought that I could not do more, but he keeps strengthening me. I hope that this book gets into the hands of all the living, especially the young people of today. This will help them avoid falling into all that I fell for. And as such, they will embrace the opportunity of encountering God's miracles.

Whether you're a fan of Christian romance, particularly intrigued by Amish romance, or seeking a Christian education guide on marital principles, this book is an invaluable resource. It offers an in-depth look at the sanctity and intricacies of Amish romantic relationships, framed by the values of faith and commitment.

This is Dr. Rickey McCray's personal story about how he forgave and reconciled his relationship with his father after years of abuse, disappointment, and betrayal. The journey to forgiveness was long, hard, and full of obstacles and disappointments. He found out he would have to fight with everything he had for a relationship he once desperately ran away from.

In Raising Spiritual Champions, renowned researcher and best-selling author George Barna reveals that who your child will be as an adult is essentially determined by their core beliefs, morals, values, desires, and lifestyle at age 13. Raising your child is an exciting opportunity to influence a life, but it is also a daunting assignment. Parents have the God-given responsibilityand privilege to guide the development of their children, a responsibility that cannot be delegated to schools, churches, media, or community organizations.

Are you a mom who feels hopeless, weary, sad, angry, anxious, ashamed, or lonely? Biblical counselor Christine Chappell explores the mercies God has for you in even your darkest hours.

Grace Santangelo was innocent, reserved, and obedient. At 15, she dutifully assisted in the day-to-day operation of her parents' boardinghouse in Illinois. Never in her wildest dreams did Grace imagine meeting and falling in love with boarder number three, Gio Rivia, a handsome Italian immigrant who was eight years her senior.

Elisabeth Elliot was a young missionary in Ecuador when members of a remote Amazonian indigenous people group killed her husband Jim and his four colleagues. And yet, she stayed in the jungle with her young daughter to minister to the very people who had thrown the spears, demonstrating the power of Christ’s forgiveness.

A felicidade para mim é como uma paisagem, que reúne alguns elementos deixando-a completa: Deus, Família, Saúde e Paz. Ana Suarez conta com detalhes a primeira parte da sua vida, desde a sua infância simples no interior de Goiás até alcançar lugares que ela nunca havia sonhado. Ana acredita que uma história bem contada pode salvar vidas, pois podemos achar uma inspiração na naquela história ou avaliar fatos que podem nos ajudar a não cometer os mesmos erros ou mesmo achar uma solução que parecia tão difícil ou impossível quando estamos no "olho do furacão".

Ever felt like everything's falling apart? Yeah, we all have those moments. You know, when the things you really cared about seem to break into pieces, when it feels like you're stuck in a big mess. But guess what? Those tough times might actually be a chance to figure out what really matters, and maybe even find some cool stuff along the way.

As kids grow up, they hear many conflicting messages about how they can define themselves. For example, they are told that they can define themselves by their achievements, popularity, sexuality, morality, or gender, or by how they feel. This warm, realistic, and sympathetic book, written by father of three and founder of Faith in Kids, Ed Drew, provides much needed biblical help for parents on this topic. It shows parents how to encourage their kids to find their identity in the fact that they are made and loved by Jesus, and it explores the implications and applications of this truth.

When I was that little boy in my book, I heard in that little church my father say "here I am." I heard once again when I was about 26, "Here I am." The voice of my father has never left my heart all these years. Now I wait for his return to once again say, "Here I am. You have been a good and faithful servant." Amen.

God has given parents the privilege of shaping not just a human being but an eternal soul. Sometimes that responsibility can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to prayer. In Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe, bestselling author Sharon Jaynes helps us use the words of Scripture to pray over our children with intention.