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Prayers and Promises for Worried Parents
by Robert J. MorganHOPE FOR YOUR PRODIGAL . HELP FOR YOU Worrying about our loved ones is the worst kind of worry in the world, especially when it's our children for whom we're concerned. From the moment they're born, our youngsters have an unrivaled place in our hearts, and we feel an unending burden for their welfare. We do our best to provide for them and to protect them. But sometimes, like the prodigal's father in Luke 15, all we can do is entrust them to the Lord, love them, and give them time to find their way. Nothing is more difficult. Prayers and Promises for Worried Parents offers hope for your prodigal and help for you. In more than a hundred brief readings, Robert J. Morgan offers doses of hope--encouragements from Scripture, effective prayers, true-life stories, promises from God's Word, timely quotes, and helpful hints for coping with yourself and your child in difficult times. God specializes in being gracious, and prodigals have a way of coming home. Don't despair over your wayward ones. The Lord hasn't given up on them. Nor on you!
Prayers That Changed History: From Christopher Columbus to Helen Keller, How God Used 25 People to Change the World
by Tricia GoyerOne prayer can change everything. Martin Luther. Sojourner Truth. Helen Keller. St. Patrick. We read their stories, and of other people like them, in history books, and hear about the amazing things they did to change the world. But one part of the story is often left out: Each one of them wouldn’t have accomplished what they did without prayer. In this book from bestselling author Tricia Goyer, the stories of twenty-five notable people are presented along with the major prayer that changed their lives, and changed history. Following each historical example is a biblical story that ties to that person’s life and actions, as well as ways you can use the power of prayer in your life as well. Because God isn’t done changing the world yet, and he would love to use you to make history. Includes images of each historical figure.
Praying Circles around Your Children
by Mark BattersonEvery blessing, every breakthrough, and every miracle can be traced back to the prayers that were prayed by you or for you. Join Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker, as he equips you to become an extraordinary influence in the lives of your children through one simple practice: praying for them.Praying Circles around Your Children combines timeless scriptures with stories of parents just like you, which will revolutionize your prayer life and give you a new perspective on the power of prayer.Along the way, Batterson shares five biblically backed prayer circles that will not only help you pray for your kids, but also pray through your kids.In Praying Circles around Your Children, Batterson will give you the tools you need to:Create prayer lists that are unique to your familyTurn your family circle into a prayer circleClaim God-inspired promises for your childrenThroughout Praying Circles around Your Children, Batterson teaches us that our prayers for our children are the greatest legacy we can leave them. They even have power to shape your family's destiny for generations to come. It's time to start circling.
Praying Circles Around Your Marriage
by Joel Schmidgall Nina Schmidgall Mark BattersonWhat your marriage will become is determined by how you pray. This book empowers you to dream big, pray hard, and think long--together.Marriage is your most sacred relationship on this earth, and prayer is the single most powerful way to transform it. It's time to learn the relational truths in the legend of Honi the Circle Maker--a man bold enough to draw a circle in the sand and not leave it until God answered his impossible prayer. The commitment made in the sacred circle of marriage requires the same kind of boldness and resolve as the Circle Maker. Honi's prayer saved a generation, and your prayers can transform your relationship.Praying Circles around Your Marriage draws from the life-changing principles Mark Batterson outlines in his New York Times bestseller The Circle Maker. Joined by Pastor Joel and Nina Schmidgall who serve with Mark at National Community Church, the authors draw from personal stories, Scripture, and practical insight. You'll discover seven key prayer circles for your marriage: Vision Circle, Romance Circle, War Circle, Dance Circle, Support Circle, Storm Circle, and Legacy Circle. Through these circles you will:Discover your shared vision and find a new combined purpose togetherTurn the tables on conflict and access the gift of being knownBe a student of your spouse and ensure a connected and intimate relationshipBuild a foundation for your marriage that will help you weather the trials that are sure to comeLearn to draw a larger circle around your marriage so that your unified purpose can be a blessing to othersBold prayers honor God, and God honors bold prayers. Praying Circles around Your Marriage will empower you and your spouse to identify your greatest dreams for the most important relationship in your life, and pray the kind of audacious prayers in which God finds delight.After all, your life together has a legacy to leave for future generations. It's time to start circling.
Praying Drunk: Stories
by Kyle MinorThe characters in Praying Drunk speak in tongues, torture classmates, fall in love, abandon their children, keep machetes beneath passenger seats, and collect porcelain figurines. From Kentucky to Florida to Haiti, these stories enact the struggle to remain physically and spiritually alive throughout an untamable, turbulent world. Kyle Minor proves he's one of the most talented younger writers in America.
Praying for Emily: The Faith, Science, and Miracles that Saved Our Daughter
by Tom Whitehead Kari Whitehead Emily WhiteheadDiscover the incredible true story of Emily Whitehead, the first child to receive CAR-T cell treatment for her leukemia -- and learn how her family's faith journey guided them in the fight for her life.When their five-year-old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, Tom and Kari Whitehead's world was shattered. They vowed to do whatever it took to help their daughter, and as they made decisions about how to best treat her, Tom found his faith coming to him in "whispers," guiding his decisions and keeping his hope alive, while Kari placed great faith in science and the doctors surrounding her little girl. But as Emily's condition continued to worsen, they both prayed for a miracle.Then, their miracle arrived, in the form of an experimental treatment called CAR-T cell therapy that, against all odds, saved Emily's life. Because of Emily's miraculous recovery, this treatment is now used widely to treat cancer and has gone on to save hundreds of lives and promises to help thousands more. For all the acclaim and attention this important new approach to treating cancer has received, few know the full story of all it took to make this miracle happen.In Praying for Emily, the Whiteheads share their story, recounting the belief, resilience, and support that got them through the most difficult time of their lives.
Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe: A 30-Day Guide to Powerful and Effective Scripture-Based Prayers
by Sharon JaynesPrayer is a parent&’s greatest superpower! This unique devotional for mothers leads you through sixteen areas of your child&’s life from head (thoughts) to shoulders (burdens) to hands (gifts) to feet (the path ahead). God has given parents the privilege of shaping not just a human being but an eternal soul. That responsibility can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to prayer. How can we truly pray for our kids rather than fall into a spiral of worry? In Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe, bestselling author Sharon Jaynes helps us use the words of Scripture to pray over our children with intention. This practical and encouraging guide offers: A unique head-to-toe pattern to help us make prayer for our kids a natural habit Thirty brief reflections with sixteen prayers each, taking you from prayers for your child&’s mind, eyes, and ears, to their shoulders, gifts, and relationships Flexibility, whether you are looking for a month-long devotional or Scripture prayers to use again and again As Sharon reminds us, prayer is not a means of gaining control over our children to make them the men and women we want them to be. Prayer is a means of relinquishing control and asking God to shape our children into the men and women that He wants them to be. Presented by Esther Press: Books for Courageous Women
Praying for Your Prodigal: Aha, 40 Days To Lasting Change, Praying For Your Prodigal
by Kyle IdlemanA book for parents and family members of those who are far from God, Praying for Your Prodigal draws on insights from AHA to help readers pray--and hope--for their prodigal. In this hope-filled, honest book Kyle Idleman offers stories about prodigals specifically for parents and grandparents of prodigals, as well as a series of prayers for readers to work through as they offer their prodigals to God.
Praying for Your Prodigal Daughter
by Janet ThompsonOffering hope, help, and encouragement to hurting parents of prodigal daughters, author Janet Thompson shares out of her own experience as a prodigal daughter and as the mother of a prodigal daughter. And the key to the help she offers is prayer. While you, as a hurting mom or dad, may know that you need to pray for your daughter, this walk-along-beside-you book will take you gently by the hand and show you how. In it you will find candid stories of other parents of prodigals -- and even the stories of prodigals themselves. Don't wait until you have a prodigal situation. Any parent will benefit from this book's incredible insights, prayers, and stories. Praying for Your Prodigal Daughter is about hope, help, and support from others who have walked a similar road. Chapter Topics Include Setting Boundaries Surviving in Marriage Resolving Conflict Making it All About Her What Did We Do to Cause This?
Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children: Trusting God with the Ones You Love
by Jodie BerndtOVER 500,000 SOLD IN THE PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES SERIESAs parents of adult children, we often worry about whether our children will make good choices when they're on their own. Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children provides you with biblically based prayers and encouraging stories to guide you as you pray for your adult children through anything they face. Parent and author Jodie Berndt understands what it's like to release children into the world and still care deeply about them and everything they're up against in life. In Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children, Jodie shares prayers designed with your adult children in mind, whether they're just leaving the nest, flying well on their own, or struggling to take off at all.Jodie shares advice on navigating all aspects of adulthood with encouraging stories from experienced parents who are praying their children through real-life issues like leaving the church, struggling with health concerns, navigating broken marriages, fighting addiction, dealing with financial problems, and more.In Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children, Jodie addresses some of the most difficult questions that confront parents:How can I support my children when they make decisions I disagree with?Is it too late to start praying for my children?What does the Bible teach us about praying for our children?With the grace and wisdom of someone who's been there, Jodie shares the tools and encouragement you need to find the strength to keep praying, even as you doubt yourself and grieve over your children's choices.Whatever you're praying for, Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children will help you find confidence and peace taken straight from Scripture, guiding you to the bedrock of God's promises as you release your children to God's shepherding care.
Praying the Scriptures for Your Children
by Jodie BerndtJodie Berndt shows you how to make the Bible a book of prayers that can powerfully influence your children’s lives. You’ll discover how to pray specifically and expectantly for their faith, character, safety, relationships, and future. You’ll gain new, biblical perspectives on God’s purposes for your children. And through the encouragement of the Scriptures and true-life stories, you’ll find out what a huge difference your prayers really make in the lives of those you love most. Discover How to Pray God’s Will for Your Children’s Lives There’s no place like God’s Word to turn to when you want to pray confidently and effectively for your kids. “Prayers permeated with the Word of God bring about changes in our children and keep us in touch with God’s priorities. This is a wonderful resource that you will want to refer to over and over.” Fern Nichols, founder and president of Moms in Touch International “If I could choose only one book to help me pray for my children, this is it! Not only has Jodie given us a rich treasure of true stories, practical prayers, and relevant Scriptures for our children, but a surprise awaits! In reading this I found my own confidence if God growing. RUN and get this book for moms and grandmoms.” Susan Alexander Yates, author of How to Like the Ones You Love “I know of no one who can speak more authoritatively than Jodie Berndt on praying for your children. Every parent who wants their children to grow into godly men and women should read this book.
Praying the Scriptures for Your Children: Discover How to Pray God's Purpose for Their Lives
by Fern Nichols President of Moms In Touch International Jodie BerndtJodie Berndt shows you how to make the Bible a book of prayers that can powerfully influence your children’s lives. You’ll discover how to pray specifically and expectantly for their faith, character, safety, relationships, and future. You’ll gain new, biblical perspectives on God’s purposes for your children. And through the encouragement of the Scriptures and true-life stories, you’ll find out what a huge difference your prayers really make in the lives of those you love most. Discover How to Pray God’s Will for Your Children’s Lives There’s no place like God’s Word to turn to when you want to pray confidently and effectively for your kids. “Prayers permeated with the Word of God bring about changes in our children and keep us in touch with God’s priorities. This is a wonderful resource that you will want to refer to over and over.” Fern Nichols, founder and president of Moms in Touch International “If I could choose only one book to help me pray for my children, this is it! Not only has Jodie given us a rich treasure of true stories, practical prayers, and relevant Scriptures for our children, but a surprise awaits! In reading this I found my own confidence if God growing. RUN and get this book for moms and grandmoms.” Susan Alexander Yates, author of How to Like the Ones You Love “I know of no one who can speak more authoritatively than Jodie Berndt on praying for your children. Every parent who wants their children to grow into godly men and women should read this book.
Praying the Scriptures for Your Children 20th Anniversary Edition: Discover How to Pray God's Purpose for Their Lives
by Jodie BerndtOVER 500,000 SOLD IN THE PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES SERIESThere is no need we will face in parenting--or that our kids will confront in their lives--that God hasn't already thought of and provided for in his Word. But where do we even begin?Bible teacher and author Jodie Berndt has been there too. Drawing on the life-changing power of God's Word, this expanded 20th anniversary edition of Jodie's bestseller Praying the Scriptures for Your Children teaches you how to pray for all aspects of your child's life, including:Your child's identityYour child's health and safetyYour child's use of technologyYour child's faithYour child's future. . . and so much more With her signature warmth and humor, Jodie reminds us that there can be no greater privilege than partnering with God through our prayers to accomplish his best purposes in the lives of our children--let Praying the Scriptures for Your Children show you the way.Praise for Praying the Scriptures for Your Children:"Using the Scriptures as a framework for my prayers has been incredibly fruitful for me. Jodie's book has given me an extremely practical and intentional way to pray for my children. You will find yourself being led by the Spirit as you pray God's promises over the people you love."--Emily Maynard Johnson, former Bachelorette and New York Times bestselling author of I Said Yes
Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens: Discover How to Pray God's Purpose for Their Lives
by Jodie BerndtOVER 500,000 SOLD IN THE PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES SERIESIt's never been tougher to be a teenager--or the parent of one. Thankfully, from your teen's first date to the next time they ask to borrow the car keys, this book will help you make the Bible your source for prayers that can powerfully influence your teen's life.Bestselling author and Bible teacher Jodie Berndt has walked and prayed through the teen years with her four children. Drawing on the power of God's Word, this updated and expanded edition of Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens teaches you how to pray for all aspects of your teen's life, including:Your teen's characterYour teen's relationshipsYour teen's health and safetyYour teen's victory over temptation. . . and so much more With humor and a warm, personal style, Jodie reassures you that there is not a need your teen will face that God has not already thought of and provided for in his Word. No matter how far away our kids may be, they are never out of God's reach.Praise for Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens:"Trained in the trenches of praying her own children through their teen years (and beyond), Jodie Berndt's wisdom reads like pure encouragement from a gentle mentor. Intensely practical, honest, and relatable, Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens is far more than a book; it's a valuable tool for anyone who wants to be a warrior, a faithful intercessor in praying God's Word over the teens in their lives. What a vital resource to guide us as we pray our teens through one of the most intense seasons of their lives!"--Katie Westenberg, author of I Choose Brave
Praying the Scriptures Journal: Trusting God with Your Children
by Jodie BerndtAs parents, we always worry if we&’re doing enough for our children, but there&’s one thing we can do no matter where we are in our parenting journey: pray. With a grace-filled approach and a warm, personal style, bestselling author Jodie Berndt gives you the tools and the encouragement you need to pray intentionally for your children.This unique interactive journal, based on the bestseller Praying the Scriptures for Your Children, is an invitation to ignite your faith by praying for your children.Along the way, you&’ll discover firsthand how using the Bible to shape your desires and requests opens the door to God's provision—and frees you from things like worry and fear in your parenting. You can finally take comfort in knowing that no matter how far away your kids may be, they are never out of His reach.Filled with biblical insights, compelling prayer principles, and prompts to direct you and deepen your faith, Praying the Scriptures Journal offers you a way to powerfully influence your children&’s lives. This interactive journal also includes:Focused areas of prayer, including faith, character, safety, relationships, the future, and moreEncouraging quotes from Praying the Scriptures for Your Children, Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens, and Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children Timeless Scripture verses that go along with the topic of each sectionJournaling prompts for personal processing, along with plenty of space for notesShort prayers to help you start praying for your childrenBerndt reminds us that there can be no greater privilege than partnering with Him, through our prayers, to accomplish His best purposes in the lives of the people we love.
Praying Through Infertility: A 90-Day Devotional for Men and Women
by Sheridan VoyseyWeary of the long path to become a parent? Whether you or a family member is battling infertility, this trusted, encouraging 90-day devotional will comfort and strengthen you.Written by men and women who have faced infertility themselves with various outcomes, this book reminds you that you are not alone and will help set your heart free from fear.Compiled by acclaimed writer, speaker, and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey, Praying Through Infertility is written to let you know that you are:Not alone in your sadness, anger, or confusionNot alone when you feel jealous of parents who have what you wantNot alone when a giggling child brings not delight but griefNot alone in wondering who you'll be if you never become a mom or dad Praying Through Infertility doesn't offer advice on treatments or give spiritual formulas for miracle conceptions. Instead, it offers an empathetic and hopeful accompaniment through the long dark night you are walking through.Each daily devotional includes:Scripture verse and prayerInspirational story where fears and anger are transformed into confident expectation and pure worshipIntentional tip of the day to help you personally encounter GodPrayer references for encouragement Some of the contributors have been blessed with biological children, some have formed families through fostering or adoption, others are walking forward childless, and a few are still on the path. They have experienced many of the medical options available, from IVF to donor eggs and sperm. What they share is an experience of infertility's dark depths, and a faith that's held strong through the testing.
Praying Through Loneliness: A 90-Day Devotional for Women
by Kristen StrongIn a season of loneliness? Take comfort in the stories of other women who share their own honest experiences of feeling isolated, struggling to find friends, and still finding a meaningful way through.With the current crisis of loneliness and lack of friendships in today's culture, this 90-day devotional offers both lived perspective and attainable promise for how to find community and friends.Compiled by beloved author, Kristen Strong, who offers her two decades of experience as a constantly relocating military spouse and one decade as a settled civilian to address head on the rising pain point facing women today in startling numbers: an acute loneliness and isolation due to a lack of friends.Praying Through Loneliness is a compilation of stories from many women in all stages of life written to let you know that you are:Not alone in your sadness, frustration, or sense of rejectionNot alone when you feel jealous of other women's friendshipsNot alone in the pain of a friendship breakupNot alone when you want to give up trying to connect againNot alone in your need to know that the Lord sees you in your loneliness, has a purpose for you during it, and won't abandon you as you walk through it Praying Through Loneliness doesn't skip over the sadness and hardship loneliness brings. It doesn't offer trite advice or give spiritual formulas to shortcut the slow work of friendship. Instead, it offers an empathetic and hopeful accompaniment in the dark night you are walking through.Each daily devotional includes:Scripture verseVulnerable story where questions and regret are seen through the eyes of Jesus who is always walking beside youHopeful messageMeaningful prayer references for encouragement Spend the next 90 days with come-alongside friends and the God who has said from the beginning that it is not good for us to be alone; let them lift your burden of loneliness.
Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians
by Angela SkurtuA guide for therapists and counselors, Pre-Marital Counseling addresses the common problems couples face when starting or considering marriage. This step-by-step guide teaches specific intervention strategies for common pre-marital problems, such as financial stress, blending families, and mental health issues. It also teaches readers helpful skills such as developing empathy, learning to compromise, and communicating successfully, all within a potentially diverse client population. Skurtu further helps clinicians personalize their assessment and treatment plans for each couple so that they have realistic expectations. Written by a certified sex therapist, there is also a unique chapter on helpful sex education tips for maintaining desire in long-term relationships.
The Pre-Nup
by Beth KendrickAll you need is love? For the residents of swanky Mayfair Estates, a pre-nup is just another item on the wedding to-do checklist--but three friends get more than they bargained for when they promise to love, cherish . . . and sign on the dotted line.Ellie married her handsome, wealthy Prince Charming when she was young, naive, and willing to sign a one-sided pre-nup in the name of true love. But seven years and one toddler later, her happily-ever-after has come screeching to a halt. If she can't save her marriage, she's determined to save her divorce, and she's not about to let a lot of legalese stand in her way.When Jen married Eric, he knew she wasn't head over heels. Still, he insisted that they were perfect together and even bankrolled her blossoming business. But when Jen's career finally takes off, she realizes that she may lose her husband. If Eric leaves, Jen will lose everything--including the marriage she values more than she thought.Up-and-coming attorney Mara is sure her fiancé has forgiven her for a foolish one-night fling--until he adds a "cheating clause" to the pre-nup she had demanded. If he really trusts her, why the clause? And if she's really trustworthy, why is she objecting?As romance collides with real life, three very different women turn to each other for moral support and insights about how to safeguard their most valuable assets: their hearts.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Pre-Nup
by Beth KendrickKendrick presents this smart, funny novel about three women who get more thanthey bargained for when they promise to love, cherish--and sign on the dottedline.
Pre-Parenting: Nurturing Your Child from Conception
by Thomas R. Verny Pamela WeintraubHow does a mother's tone of voice affect her unborn child? What kind of music, if any, should a child be exposed to in the womb? Can parents influence the predispositions of their child to traits like depression, or something as elusive as basic goodness? Thanks to revolutionary discoveries in neuroscience and developmental psychology in recent years, says Dr. Thomas Verny, we now know more about these questions than ever. InPre-Parenting, Dr. Verny translates this research into practical advice for p...
The Pre-Pregnancy Planner
by Josleen WilsonMany of the psychological, physical; and financial problems newly pregnant women and their partners face can be worked out before pregnancy. In fact, today many obstetricians and researchers in the fields of pregnancy and parenthood are beginning to recognize the fundamental importance of prepregnancy planning. Now, for the first time, here is a guide designed just for that purpose -- a practical, positive, and comprehensive volume to help you deal with all the choices, challenges, and concerns that pregnancy brings. Book jacket.
Pre-Schoolers with Autism: An Education and Skills Training Programme for Parents - Manual for Parents
by Bruce Tonge Avril Brereton'The title is an effective, manualized parent education programme' - Educational Book Review This ground-breaking training programme has been developed in response to a real need for evidence-based early interventions for very young autistic children. Authoritative and extensively tried and tested, it will help both parents and carers to understand the disorder and how it affects child development. Ultimately, the programme is designed to reduce the severity of emotional/behavioural difficulties by managing a child's particular problems and encouraging effective collaboration between professionals and parents. The programme is delivered through two accessible manuals - one for parents and one for clinicians - which provide all the information and materials you need. The Manual for Clinicians explains the purpose and content of each session and includes notes for discussion and teaching, a checklist of `things to do', and photocopiable task sheets for distribution and discussion. The Manual for Parents features tasks, exercises and discussion points for group sessions, and complements these training materials with engaging personal accounts, an introduction to the history of autism, information about approaches to treatment, and a list of useful websites and further reading. Structured as a series of individual and small group sessions, the programme is designed to run for 20 weeks and covers key areas such as understanding and managing difficult behaviour; changing/encouraging new behaviours; communication problems in verbal and non-verbal children; social problems; and how to work and play together. Together, these manuals will provide you with all the information, support and resources you need to run this programme successfully.
The Preacher Had Ten Kids
by Frances BradsherLove; courage, humor, and faith never go out of style: No longer do we pay our preachers in turnips, plow our fields with mules, or get a good restaurant meal for 35 cents. But family spirit remains the same, whether one lives in the countryside of Kentucky at the turn of the century or in the fast-paced America of the 80s. And in the home of the itinerant preacher, the Rev. Jeremiah Taylor Cherry, ten active children produced a poverty of money but a wealth of spirit. In this charming book Frances Bradsher relates the true story of her family life with a sparkle and warmth that makes it as irresistible as the Walton saga. Frances Cherry Bradsher lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She is the co-author with her daughter Cherry Parker, of a collection of country recipes--The Hand-Me-Down Cookbook. Mrs. Bradsher teaches a Sunday school class at the local Baptist church and has many hobbies, including quilting and sewing for her children and grandchildren.
Preacher's Boy
by Katherine PatersonIt's 1899 in a small town in Vermont, and the turn of the century is coming fast. According to certain members of the church where Robbie's father is the preacher, the end of the century might even mean the end of the world. But Robbie has more pressing worries. He's sure his father loves his simple-minded brother, Elliot, better than him, and he can no longer endure the tiresome restrictions of Christianity. He decides to leave the fold and become an "apeist" and, just in case the church whisperers are right, resolves to live life to the fullest. His high-spirited and often hot-headed behavior does nothing to improve his father's opinion of him, nor does it improve the congregation's flagging opinion of his father. Not until the consequences of his actions hurt others does Robbie put a stop to the snowballing chain of events he has set off and begin to realize his father might love him despite his wayward tendencies. Katherine Paterson is the recipient of the 2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award.