From the author of Hip to Be Square comes an urban tale of Libby Marshall, whose life seems to be going the wrong direction. She creates trip itineraries but never travels. She wants to attend church but winds up at a bookstore on Sundays. She longs for a love attraction yet settles for a "like" distraction.But when Libby receives a demotion instead of her overdue promotion, she vows to start living intentionally. Yet just when she is trying to be authentic, she is asked t...

In this fun and clever sequel to Hip to Be Square, heroine Mari Hamilton is enjoying her satisfying work, an eight-month relationship to her perfect Beau, and the role of attentive bridesmaid as her friend Sadie plans the wedding of the year. But as Sadie steps closer to the altar, her single friends—Mari, Caitlin, and Angelica—must face their emotions about tying the knot.Altar Call is an engaging and entertaining look at how a wedding...even someone else's...can...

What Do You Need to Release to God Today?When troubled thoughts refuse to cease. When all you long for is a sense of peace. When you get tangled up in your worries. When you don’t even have the words to speak the weight you feel. The daily mediations in this book will give language to your heart’s needs.As you consider Scripture and pause in prayer for provision, security, restoration, healing, and hope, you will find yourself leaning more wholly on God and...

On her twenty-ninth birthday, Mari Hamilton, a worn-out recreation director at Golden Horizons Retirement Home, is convinced that leaving social work will improve her social life. So she seeks and receives a stylish position at a new and fabulous luxury spa. In addition, after countless bad first dates at hip clubs, Mari meets the perfect guy at Golden Horizon's anniversary party (of all places!). But a funny thing happens to her on the way to a life makeover—a forced stopover in her past ...

Spend Each Day in His PresenceYour daily calendar can fill up quickly with events, obligations, chores, and checklist items, leaving little time to nurture your spirit and talk to the One who brings rest and renewal to your soul.These 365 short, powerful prayers are specially selected to help you invite God in and allow Him to speak into your life regarding:Anticipation and hopeTruth and loveConfidence and inspiration...

These short prayers and Scripture verses make it easy for you to spend time each day talking to God about your child’s life, future, and faith.In parenting, prayer is a powerful ally. Through Jesus, you have been granted direct, unlimited access to God—what an awesome privilege! Bring Him your worries, fears, hopes, and dreams for your children as you seek His will for their lives.Let these prayers give you the words you need to intercede for your kids in m...

Encounter in-the-moment encouragement, guidance, and spiritual refreshment that addresses your heart and life’s daily needs.What do you need?When is the last time someone asked you this question? If it’s been too long or you can’t remember, this book is for you.Really think about it (we’ll wait). Take a deep breath. Sit in that stillness for a minute. Listen to what your heart, mind, or soul is truly longing for. Then, give that req...

Draw near to God todayReach out to God with praise and thanksgiving using these thoughtful and insightful prayers. This delightful collection of one-minute talks with God will help you share your heart's desire to walk with Jesus, grow spiritually strong, reach out to others, and find comfort.Whether you start your morning with God, find strength in the middle of the afternoon, or close your day with Him, you'll experience His peace, embrace His grace, and ...

Encouraging Words When You Need Them MostAre you journeying through unexpected changes, personal struggles, or heavy-hearted days? Whatever you are going through today and no matter how you feel right now, you can experience God’s hope and provision in healing prayers written especially for times like these.Through Scripture and personal prayers, One-Minute Prayers® for Hope and Comfort offers encouragement for tough times and reconnects you to the...

Every Moment Is a Holy GiftPause with the intention of paying attention to God's presence as you step into your day. Transform your life into a prayer and awaken to the conversations, relationships, and times of stillness that shape your journey.In this devotional, you'll be refreshed as you...deepen your sense of wonder by seeing the miraculous in the mundanefind a truer joy by honestly exploring life's difficult questions

What's on Your Heart Today?As sure as the rising of each new dawn, God is with you. Whatever the day will bring, you can know that he is near and longs for moments to speak to your heart.These short, powerful prayers and inspiring verses will revive your spirit, renew your faith, and lead you to deeper conversations with your creator. Awaken daily to God's possibility and encouragement as you...trust his promises for every trialseek ...

I Do Believe andI Will PrayThe Lord heard your wedding vows—and He hears every whisper of your heart on behalf of your husband, marriage, and individual pursuits.The quick but profound prayers and inspiring Scripture verses in this book cover topics such as partnership, forgiveness, communication, honor, and much more. Each offering will help you find the words to talk with God about...your spiritual growth and heart n...