"God said write the vision and make it plain." Inside each person is a story—a story that follows the highs and lows of life through hardships, twists, fairytales, and battles between villains and heroes. Many stories still lie buried inside a person's soul, never told because they are too painful to be exposed. In her book, Sonya writes with great conviction about the times she could not sense God's presence. Nevertheless, she later came to understand that God was always there for her, ev...

The human heart was created with a great capacity to love. But along with that comes a great capacity to feel pain. There is no denying that those who love us, who are closest to us, can wound us the most profoundly. That kind of pain can be difficult, if not impossible, to overcome. And it can feel even more impossible to continue loving in the face of it. Yet that is exactly what we are called to do.Sharing his own story of personal pain, pastor and New York Times bestse...

Everything that parents need to survive and thrive in the 21st Century. Marriage, children and family have been lifelong priorities for Charles Swindoll. Based on his extensive study of both the Old and New Testaments, Chuck has drawn together those timeless insights for building close and rewarding family relationships. Following a biblical exploration of God's purpose and plans for families, readers are equipped with all the tools necessary to grow strong healthy familie...

Gary Kinnaman contends that many Christians are blinded by what he calls "popular and nonbiblical notions" of God. Applying personal anecdotes, stories from the lives of others, and a large dose of humor, the author challenges ten beliefs that are obstacles to the experience of God's love and providence. With a lighthearted touch, the author rescues readers from stubborn religious lies, such as God grades on a curve; the better you are, the bigger the blessing. And whoppers, such as if God...

Peace—don’t we all want just a little more peace in our lives? Peace in relationships. Peace at home and at work. Peace from painful memories. Release from pressures and demands that threaten to crush us. Is there a way to find peace in all these areas? What if we could build a moment of peace into every day of the year, opening our hearts to the peace God has promised? Wouldn’t it be great to live with less fear and anxiety, and with more confidence and joy?The One Year Devoti...

You're not what you do. You're not what you have. You are not what others say about you. You are God's beloved.Are you ever concerned that you don’t deserve to love and be loved because you are continually having to prove yourself? In You Are Beloved, Bobby Schuller shows you how to let go of these fears and put your trust in the One who sees you for who you really are. Here is an easy to follow, proven path to personal dignity for all those who think they...

In this powerful and value-priced volume of uplifting devotions, bestselling author Elizabeth George shares practical everyday wisdom from her celebrated cornerstone book A Woman After God’s Own Heart to give busy women…the confidence to face every circumstancebiblical guidelines for setting goals and making important decisionsexperience the reward of a close walk with GodElizabeth’s passion and personal experience motivates readers...

"This book isn't about how to have a perfect marriage, or to change our spouses," says Kay. "It's about having the kind of marriage where you can stand before God and say, 'Lord, I was all that You intended me to be.' Only when we make that kind of commitment can we truly have a marriage without regrets!"Speaking candidly about her first marriage, her conversion to Christianity, and her longtime marriage to Jack, Kay offers practical advice on effective communication, security and ...

Sex and DatingHow to find the right personHow to be the right personHow to avoid the dangersBartel - the Oneighty guy. One wife. Three kids. 1,500 teenagers. He knows what he's talking about.

Shhhh…. Is there something about you that you hope no one else ever finds out? Youre not alone. Everyone has secretshurts, abuses, bad habits, fears. Big or small, secrets can destroy you from the inside out. The good news is that confession is more powerful than secretsor the fear that keeps you from telling them.Using personal stories and anonymous confessions from others, Aaron will remind you of the beauty of forgiveness and the joy that comes from living in the freedom

Invisible. Insignificant. Deep down, have you always felt this way but never understood why? Generally, negative self–esteem develops as a result of being treated in ways that cause us to feel devalued by significant people in our lives. Therefore, the true solution to low self–esteem is to apply the healing balm of truth to the wound in your soul in order that your mind will be transformed, causing you to build self-confidence and gain self–esteem.If you look anywhere other than to...

A simple and sustainable path to a deep and satisfying walk with ChristThere are thousands of how-to books for improving various areas of life--self, relationships, finances, fitness, business, marriage, family. And there are nearly as many books written for believers offering a framework for the "right" approach to a new life in God.What if it were possible, Pastor Stovall Weems asks, to boil it all down to one practical, uncomplicate...