Carol Kent has lived every parent's nightmare. After her only son was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Carol's life took a permanent detour. She and her husband, Gene, have been adjusting ever since, moving to Florida to be near the prison, starting a new ministry for prison inmates and their families, and sharing the faithfulness of God with anyone who will listen.A New Kind of Normal begins with the story of that horrible night when Carol an...

Carol Kent and her husband, Gene, are now living what some would call a heartbreaking life--their son, Jason, a young man who initially had so much promise, is now living out a life sentence for murder in a maximum security prison. All their appeals have been exhausted at both the state and federal levels--humanly speaking, they have run out of options. But despite their hopeless situation, Carol and her husband live a life full of grace.Kent reveals how life's problems become frui...

Durchatmen. Kraft schöpfen. Und Gott begegnen. Genau dazu lädt dieses Andachtsbuch für jeden Tag des Jahres ein. Gott selbst hat in der Bibel versprochen, dass er uns immer wieder erfrischen und stärken will, wenn der Alltag mit seinen kleinen und großen Sorgen auf uns lastet. Dass er bei uns ist und uns schützt, wenn die Stürme des Lebens toben. Dass er uns leiten will, wenn wir den Weg aus den Augen verloren haben. Lassen Sie sich von den 365 Andachten aus der Perspektive Jesu erfrischen...

Change the way you think about personal challenges. Sometimes we make sacrifices to help us get ahead, to allow us more time with family, or because we believe in the cause. And then there are sacrifices in which we have no say— “Isaac experiences” as in Genesis 22— thrust upon us without warning or survival instructions. This audiobook outlines eight transformational power principles that Gene and Carol Kent learned in the process of facing the news that forever changed their lives: Their...

2018 Christian Book Award finalist (Devotion and Gift category)!He Holds My Hand is a page-per-day 365-day devotional. Based on Scripture, this devotional is written as if God the Father is speaking His words of comfort and protection directly over you.When Carol Kent's son was sentenced to life in prison without parole, Carol was consumed with grief, sadness, and despair. She was distraught wondering why God permitted this to happen. She had praye...

Everything changes when one mother learns her son has been imprisoned for first-degree murder.You're never ready for calamity to strike. Carol Kent and her husband Gene were devastated by the news that their son killed his wife's ex-husband. Gene and Carol were buoyed in their faith by eight principles, gleaned from the Old Testament story of Abraham and Isaac: Over the course of eight chapters Carol explores the power of unthinkable circumstances, relinquishment, ...

In this six-session video-based small group Bible study, bestselling author Carol Kent gives proof that you can experience grace and joy during even the lowest moments of your life.This Participant’s Guide helps you decide where you stand when you are caught between a rock and a hard place: Will you place yourself in a posture of humility and complete dependence on God, or will you just “try harder” and stumble over what could be a transforming encounter with grace?Carol Ke...

Women have the power to influence others, whether we're trained leaders or not. In this book's 9 lessons, discover 7 principles for building solid relationships through simple steps to mentoring from author and speaker Carol Kent.

Carol Kent's son is in prison for murder. In her book When I Lay My Isaac Down (ISBN 9781612914428), she shares eight transformational power principles she and her husband, Gene, learned about forgiveness and faith through their emotional and spiritual agony. In this workbook, you will see how their personal story can bolster your faith, renew your hope, and challenge you to new levels of spiritual renewal. Also available is a 2-DVD set appropriate for small group study.

Whether speaking to a crowd or small group, you want your audience to really understand your message. Speak Up with Confidence is a step-by-step guide that will walk you through preparing and delivering any kind of presentation, whether you are sharing your testimony, preparing a devotional, or leading a meeting or workshop. A sought-after speaker, Carol Kent is a reassuring guide through the often intimidating world of public presentation―from deciding on your topic and speaking points to...

Where is your faith today—first sparks of faith, bright blue flames, radiating heat, raging bonfire, red-hot coals,cooling embers, cold grey ashes? Is your love for God burning so brightly that you are consumed by its passion? Are those who surround you drawn to its radiance and warmed by its heat? Are sparks flying from you, spreading a wildfire faith that ignites passion in others?Or has your passion cooled, your light dimmed, or your fire been quenched?Throughout history...

While the Lord knows your deepest longings and passions, you are not always aware of them yourself. Daringly honest, powerfully encouraging, and thoroughly biblical, Secret Longings of the Heart helps women explore their desire for victory over 10 areas of life. This Bible study examines which attitudes, lifestyles, and behaviors can lead to fulfillment in Christ. Includes discussion questions.