This book is for all dads but especially for dads that are intimidated by the idea of having to be a spiritual influence and example to their children. Through personal stories, practical ideas and straight forward Biblical wisdom this small book packs a lot of punch as Pastor Mark does not hold back in speaking honestly and directly to dads about the impact they can and should be making in the lives of their children.

As a parent you are leaving an impression on your children that is going to last them their lifetime. The question becomes, what type of impression are you leaving and is that impression going to lead them towards or away from having a lasting faith in Jesus Christ? At the end of the day, the most important thing we can lead our children to have is faith in Jesus Christ because through faith in Him they can have eternal life. So, how do we lead children to have faith in Christ? That's what...

Have you ever wondered why Christianity is declining in America? Since the 1980's, many American congregations have been very focused on “doing church” better. A lot of effort and resources have been poured into worship and ministry programs, and they have significantly improved yet Christianity has been steadily declining. Could it be that “doing church better” is not the answer to stop the decline of Christianity in America? Could it be that we have paid too much attention to what's happ...

This book is for all moms but especially for moms that are a little scared or intimidated by the idea of having to be a spiritual influence and example to their children. Through personal stories, practical ideas and straight forward Biblical wisdom Maria speaks honestly and directly to moms about the impact they can have in the lives of their children.

Many grandparents find themselves “parenting” their grandchildren or being the primary spiritual influence in the lives of their grandchildren and they are looking for help. Pastor Mark Holmen surveyed over 200 grandparents and asked, “What is preventing you from being a spiritual influence in the lives of your adult children and grandchildren?” What surfaced were two tactics and five specific roadblocks that Satan uses to keep grandparents out of the game as spiritual influences in the li...

Learn to speak to God through prayer, offer him praise and thanksgiving, and listen for an answer.How important is prayer in the life of a Christian? Doesn't God know what we need already? Do you look forward to praying, or do you dread it?It is never a mistake to pray, but we need to understand fully what prayer is and its role in our lives. Learning to Pray, by Christian leader and pastor Billy Graham, looks at the incredible pri...

From the leadership of Proverbs 31 Ministries comes this essential book for every Christian woman who wants a more balanced life.Using the principles of the Proverbs 31 woman, the authors invite the reader to learn seven vital ways she can prioritize her life:Revere Jesus Christ as Lord.Love, honor, and respect her husband.Nurture her childrenCreate a loving environment for family and friends.Faithfully oversee time and money.

"If you are tired of being defined by your pant size or three little numbers on a scale, this book is for you." —Allison Allen, author of Seen Secure Free"My obsession with fat and failure robbed me of a lot of the good in my life. I have been miraculously set free from the lie that being thin equals being beautiful."The media feeds us distorted images of beauty and what an "ideal woman" should look like. In My Big Bo...

Grace.We talk as though we understand the term. The bank gives us a grace period. The seedy politician falls from grace. Musicians speak of a grace note. We describe an actress as gracious, a dancer as graceful. We use the word for hospitals, baby girls, kings, and premeal prayers. We talk as though we know what grace means.But do we really understand it? Have we settled for wimpy grace? It politely occupies a phrase in ...

The issue is church health, not church growth—if your church is healthy, growth will occur naturally. So how do we make healthy churches, driven by purpose?In order for any church to thrive, it must be built around the five New Testament purposes given to the church by Jesus Christ. In this classic of Christian church stability, pastor and bestselling author of The Purpose Driven Life Rick Warren unpacks this proven five-part strategy tha...

Many of us believe that we are saved by grace--but for too many, that's the last time grace defines our life. Instead of clinging to grace, we strive for good and believe that the Christian life means hard work and a sweet disposition. As good girls, we focus on the things we can handle, our disciplined lives, and our unshakable good moods. When we fail to measure up to our own impossible standards, we hide behind our good girl masks, determined to keep our weakness a secret.In

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFind transformation and unleash God's power in your life as you discover the simple truth at the heart of biblical prayer.We all pray . . . some. But wouldn't we like to pray better? Stronger? With more fire, faith and fervency?We aren't the first to struggle with prayer. The first followers of Jesus needed prayer guidance too. In fact, prayer is the only tutorial t...