Each day and night, millions of adult caregivers journey tirelessly with their loved ones, neighbors, and even strangers who need someone to help them navigate very tough health and life challenges. These acts of love are blessings to those who are vulnerable, however they can also bring tremendous stresses and, especially, crises of faith to caregivers. Peace in the Storm for Caregivers is a faith-affirming, life-supporting devotional written from experience and sound, compassion...

For nearly 20 years, Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness has brought encouragement and inspiration to thousands of faithful who live with the serious, ongoing health conditions. In its 110 scripture-based meditations, readers will find examples of how they can find God's grace in some of the toughest situations with illness, and how Jesus' support and tenderness are a comfort in the midst of pain. The prayers at the end of each meditation provide expression...

The challenges of pain are very real and they often seriously impact many areas of daily life. Besides the physical and emotional of chronic pain, personal questions of purpose, happiness, and God's presence in our experience can be difficult to unravel. However, as many have found, the more we intentionally seek to deepen our spirituality and draw closer to God in prayer, action, and faith, the more we discover blessings that not only help us cope better with our physical and emotional pa...

Parishes can be proud of the strides they’re making in welcoming persons with disabilities. In fact, says Maureen Pratt, “I have never seen such good potential for persons with disabilities to be present and completely engaged in church life.”So, what’s the next step? How do we bring this good potential to reality, both for the benefit of persons with disabilities and for the whole parish community?In this important, ground-breaking book, filled with stories of her own life...

This inspiring book challenges readers to follow the example of Job and most of all Jesus, in accepting pain and in believing there are many joys awaiting them, if they choose to reach out, look, hope, and live.

Millions of people live with chronic illnesses and pain that can make daily activity seem empty of joy, solace, and purpose. Maureen Pratt, who has lived with serious chronic illnesses and pain since childhood, is intimately aware of the physical and emotional toll these conditions can take on patients and their families, but she also has experienced tremendous grace, peace, and resilience through abiding faith.In this practical and spiritual guide, she shares how she navigates spi...

Bruce and Stan's newest book shows readers where to turn when the going gets rough-to the God who cares about every difficulty they face. Based in the timeless truths of scripture, drawing upon life experiences of people who've navigated the dark valleys, God Is in the Hard Stuff offers inspiration and hope.

No matter where you have been, there is no reason to be hopeless in life. There is hope; you can smile again. You can bounce back no matter how low you have sunk in life. God wants to give you a makeover, a total makeover. Not only will your enemy not recognize you, you will not even recognize yourself! Before and after makeover! This book is based on Genesis 41 (the story of Joseph, the son of Jacob/Israel), how he got a total makeover from prison to the palace! Many of us are ready for t...

Celebrate motherhood and start living your full potential with seven eye-opening principles from Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen.In this great Mother's Day gift, #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen revisits these seven core principles from Your Best Life Now and applies them to parenting:Enlarge Your VisionDevelop a Healthy Self-ImageDiscover the Power of Y...

Spiritual Care for Persons with Dementia explores spirituality in those with dementia to enrich our understanding of the neurological and psychological aspects of hope, prayer, and the power of belief. You will discover how your ministry is vitally relevant to the clinical well-being and quality of life of people with Alzheimer's disease. Spiritual Care for Persons with Dementia provides you with a model spiritual care program for long-term facilities that supplies you with ideas you can i...

Joyce Meyer provides a comprehensive guide to the range of emotions that we feel every day and shows how to manage them—instead of letting them manage you.The average person has 70,000 thoughts every day, and many of those thoughts trigger a corresponding emotion. No wonder so many of us often feel like we're controlled by our emotions. Our lives would be much improved if we controlled them.In Living Beyond Your Feelings, Joyce Meyer examines the g...

The first comprehensive resource for spiritual and pastoral caregivers—a vital resource for clergy, seminarians, chaplains, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faith traditions.This essential resource integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the latest approaches to spiritual care. It is specifically intended for professionals who work or spend time with congregants in acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, rehabilitation centers ...