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It's More Than The Music: Life Lessons on Friends, Faith, and What Matters Most
by Bill GaitherWhen Bill Gaither assembled a group of all-time great Christian singers to record a song for the Gaither Vocal Band's 1991 album, Homecoming, he knew that the occasion would be special. Soon, however, he realized that something extraordinary was happening. Moved by joy, these accomplished and devout musicians transcended the limits of rhythm and harmony to create something more than the music -- a pure, undiluted expression of their love for God and each other. In It's More Than the Music, gospel music's most beloved artist and songwriter tells the inspiring story of the Homecoming video series and more. He tells how, as a college student, his efforts to become a gospel singer met with frustration. And he recalls his days as a high-school English teacher, when his dream would not die and his faith in God gave him the strength to keep trying.
It's My Life
by Melody CarlsonIn this emotional sequel to Diary of a Teenage Girl, Caitlin O'Conner faces new trials as she grows in her faith and strives to maintain the recent commitments she's made to God. As a new believer, Caitlin begins her summer job and makes preparations for a Mexico mission trip with her church youth group. Torn between new spiritual directions and loyalty to Beanie, her best friend (now pregnant), Caitlin searches out her personal values on friendship, romance, dating, life goals, and key relationships with God and family. Tough choices threaten her progress, and her year climaxes in her realization that maturity sometimes means life-impacting decisions must be made ... by faith alone.From the Trade Paperback edition.
It's My Life and I Live Here: One Woman's Story
by Michelle G. CameronThrough her testimony, Michelle has learned firsthand the struggles that life can bring. The unexpected loss of her mother after being separated from her parents for five years and the failure of a marriage were painful experiences that pushed her to find strength from deep within. Her faith in God is her source of confidence and has given her the assurance that all is not lost; the sun will shine again.
It's My Party and I Don't Want to Go
by Amanda PanitchA funny and honest portrayal of living with social anxiety, this timely novel explores the universal themes of growing up and finding your voice, set in a fast-paced comedy.Ellie Katz is sabotaging her own party.Sure, it seems extreme, but it's the only option for her bat mitzvah. Crowds and attention always made her nervous, and lately they've been making it harder and harder for Ellie to breathe. The celebration would mean (1) a large crowd, (2) lots of staring, and (3) distant family listening to her sing in another language. No thank you!To avoid certain catastrophe, she hatches a plan with her best friend Zoe to ruin the big day. Cue the email hacking, DJ takedown, and an all-out food fight! Everything is falling apart according to plan, until a fight with Zoe leaves Ellie alone on her path of destruction, facing some unintended consequences and disappointments. Can she find a way to right her wrongs, face her fears, and light her candles?
It's No Secret
by Rachel OlsenAre you tired of life as usual? Done with feeling exhausted, or worse, bored? Ready to trade your issues and hang-ups for greater intimacy and fulfillment? Then it's time you did some digging for biblical "bling" and discovered the shining secrets to life in God's kingdom. Rachel's writing is lighthearted and even fun, but she's serious about helping you uncover biblical secrets that can make your life shine. This book will help you:* Overcome the comparisons and competitive urges that leave you lonely* Accept help from others * Discover God's surprising source of spiritual beauty and strength.* Embrace your need for rest.* Handle conflict and criticism with grace* Find adventure as you yield whole-heartedly to God* Dig into the Bible for yourself, and understand what you find thereGrab your Bible, your girlfriend, and come discover 12 secrets the world doesn't know.
It's Not About Me Personal Guidebook: Rescue from the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy
by Max Lucado"It's all about me." Believing that has created chaos--noisy homes, stress-filled businesses, cutthroat relationships. We've chased so many skinny rabbits, says Max Lucado, that we've missed the fat one: the God-centered life. Life makes sense when we know our place! Our pleasures, our problems, our gifts and talents . . . when they're all for the One who created us, we gain what we've been seeking--a clear path to purpose. The It's Not About Me Personal Guidebook is designed to provide just such a path. It will help you . . . Understand your place in the world Change your life through love Discover your hidden strengths Battle against selfishness Conquer stress and uncertainties Rethink your way to happiness Let Max Lucado show you how to make the shift of a lifetime. How to bump your life off self-center. How to experience the meaning-charged life you were meant to live. This is your lifeline to a life of purpose. Grab hold and let the rescue begin!
It's Not About Me Teen Edition
by Max LucadoPop culture and psychobabble tell us to make ourselves the center of the universe in order to be happy. Churches have communicated the false idea that God exists to give us all that we selfishly want. In this book, Max Lucado reminds us that it's not about us, it's all about God. It is through this shift in thinking that we can truly live an unburdened, happy life.
It's Not About Me: Rescue From the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy
by Max LucadoTo find our place in the world we need a clear path that helps move us away from a life that doesn't make us happy to the one that genuinely does - the God-centered life. The "It's Not About Me" Life Priorities Guidebook is carefully designed to provide that step-by-step path toward a life of greater purpose and lasting happiness. This unique learning experience allows you to go deeper into the 14 Life Priorities outlined by Max Lucado.
It's Not About Me: Rescue From the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy
by Max LucadoThere really is more to this life than you've been told. We've been demanding our way since day one ... "I want a spouse that makes me happy and coworkers that always ask my opinion." "I want weather that suits me and traffic that helps me and government that serves me." Self-promotion. Self-preservation. Self-centeredness ... "It's all about me." They all told us it was, didn't they? And we took them up on it. We thought self-celebration would make us happy ... But believing that has created chaos -- noisy homes, stress-filled businesses, cutthroat relationships. We've chased so many skinny rabbits, says Max Lucado, that we've missed the fat one: the God-centered life. If you want to shift into high gear with purpose, this is it: life makes sense when we accept our place! Our pleasures, our problems, our gifts and talents ... when they're all for the One who created us, we suddenly gain what we've been missing and find what we've been seeking. Let Max Lucado show you how to make the shift of a lifetime. How to bump your life off self-center. How to be changed and experience the meaning-charged life you were meant to have. Your discovery starts here.
It's Not About You, Mr. Easter Bunny: A Love Letter About the True Meaning of Easter (The Love Letters)
by Soraya Diase CoffeltEaster is a favorite holiday for children around the world. Chocolate bunnies, stuffed rabbits, colored eggs, and fuzzy baby chicks fill Easter baskets as children eagerly anticipate the traditional Easter egg hunt and the Easter Bunny.Have you ever wondered where this celebration began? How did these traditions first start, and how have they changed over the years since their origin in ancient times? The answers may surprise you!It's Not About You Mr. Easter Bunny provides an opportunity to share history, traditions and discussions in a fun way mixed with colorful illustrations perfect for young readers. It gives unique insight into this very important holiday.
It's Not About You, Mr. Pumpkin: A Love Letter About the True Meaning of Halloween (The Love Letters Book Series)
by Soraya Diase CoffeltIts Not About You Mr. Pumpkin is a unique tool for parents, grandparents and teachers to share both the historical and religious background of the holiday with young readers. The fun and colorful illustrations give children the opportunity to see styles of the past as they learn the origins and true story behind this holiday.,
It's Not About You, Mr. Santa Claus: A Love Letter About the True Meaning of Christmas (The Love Letters Book Series)
by Soraya Diase CoffeltWhere Did Gift Giving Begin? Christmas is one of the most important holidays celebrated in most countries around the world, yet the true origin of this special day is often missed. Almost everyone equates Santa Claus and the giving of gifts with Christmas, but what event was the catalyst behind this centuries-old tradition? This delightfully illustrated children's story is sure to become a tradition for you and your family as the holiday rolls around each year. Christmas is a special time of celebration and one in which we have time to reflect on what is most important. Also in the series: It's Not about You, Mrs. Turkey It's Not about You, Mr. Pumpkin It's Not about You, Mr. Easter Bunny,
It's Not About You, Mrs. Firecracker: A Love Letter About the True Meaning of the Fourth of July (The Love Letters)
by Soraya Diase CoffeltA patriotic homage to the Fourth of July teaching children the reason behind the holiday’s booms and barbecues through a crash course in American history.The Fourth of July is a very special American holiday and celebration. Families and friends spend fun time together and at night, beautiful fireworks are displayed for everyone to enjoy. But what actually happened on that day that causes us to remember and celebrate it for many hundreds of years? This wonderfully illustrated children’s book explains what brave Americans did to declare their freedom and equality, and identifies who was the source of guidance through it all.
It's Not About You, Mrs. Turkey: A Love Letter About the True Meaning of Thanksgiving (The Love Letters Book Series)
by Soraya Diase CoffeltIts Not About You, Mrs. Turkey is a unique tool for parents, grandparents and teachers to share both the historical and religious background of the holiday with young readers. The fun and colorful illustrations give children the opportunity to see clothing styles of the past as they learn the importance of courage, sharing, friendship and giving thanks.,
It's Not About the Money: Unlock Your Money Type to Achieve Spiritual and Financial Abundance
by Brent KesselWhat do the latest financial thinking and ancient spiritual teachings reveal to us about financial freedom? Top financial advisor Brent Kessel insists financial success and security is "not about the money." Rather, it's about what's inside us—first understanding your emotional relationship to money, and only then taking action. It's Not About the Money expertly and compassionately guides you along the path to financial security and true peace of mind.Kessel, founder of two top wealth-management firms, has the inside scoop on the higher wisdom of personal finances, and he wants to share it with you. Through extensive experience as a financial advisor and spiritual seeker, Kessel has discovered that people need to understand their core financial story in order to make meaningful changes. Some of us are savers or caretakers, says Kessel, while others are pleasure seekers and spend like Hollywood stars; some people are idealists who place greater value on creativity or compassion than on financial security; some of us innocently believe our finances will work out without effort; and others obsess about building empires with lasting value. It's Not About the Money will help you identify your money type, providing information and resources as well as exercises and meditations to inspire a fresh approach to your relationship with money that will change your life.
It's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun (It's Not Easy Being)
by Marilyn SadlerLife isn't always easy—even for a leprechaun! In this funny follow-up to It's Not Easy Being a Ghost, an unhappy leprechaun who thinks he can&’t make friends because he looks a little different finds happiness by being himself and doing good. The perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with little lads and lassies!Connor O'Connor is not a happy leprechaun. His ears are too big, and his body is much too small. In fact, he looks a bit like a lawn ornament! But worst of all, no one wants to be Connor's friend. All they want is his pot of gold! But after using some leprechaun magic to turn himself into a fairy, a carpenter, and a king, Connor discovers that the best way to make friends is by being himself -- and that a little pot of gold can do a LOT of good!Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—plus a caterpillar sidekick with a BIG appetite for readers to find hidden on every page—this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance, friendship, and helping others is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day!Everyone has a rough day now and then and wishes they could do something or be someone else. Not even beloved characters like Santa Claus, ghosts, and leprechauns are immune! The It's Not Easy... picture book series explores the witty ways these iconic holiday and seasonal characters search for happiness, only to find it within themselves.Also available:It's Not Easy Being Santa ClausIt's Not Easy Being a Ghost Coming soon:It's Not Easy Being a T. Rex
It's Not Fair: Learning to Love the Life You Didn't Choose
by Melanie DaleHey, you. Are you debating whether to destroy something with your bare hands or curl up on the couch for a decade or two?This book will solve all of your problems. (Sheesh, that's aiming a bit high.)This book is a cup of hot coffee, a ginormous bar of chocolate, or the magical fairy that comes over and does your dishes while you lie in the fetal position clutching a fluffy pillow.Sometimes when life falls apart the only acceptable response is hysterical laughter. When things get so far gone, so spectacularly a world away from any plans you made or dreams you dreamed, you feel it bubbling up inside of you and you scream, "It's not fair!" And it isn't. Fair is an illusion, and life is weird.This book will help you laugh at life's absurd backhands. This book is an empathetic groan of our collective unfairnesses. You might want to throw it across the room, and you might want to hug it like your new best friend. This book is about us sitting down together in our shared mess, taking a deep breath, gripping hands, looking the hard stuff in its beady little eyeballs, and bahahahaaing at it.Life's not fair, but we can learn to love this life we didn't choose.
It's Not How You Look, It's What You See: Change Your Perspective--Change Your Life
by Lisa Bevere"Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others." —Jonathan Swift 1667-1745You are what you have. You are how you look. You are who you know. Our culture endlessly echoes these lies that hold many men and women captive. Your value, our world says, is a matter of sight—clothes, cars, youth, power, and beauty will make you worth something. But you don't have to measure yourself by the world's standards.You are not what they see. You are who God sees. In It's Not How You Look, It's What You See Lisa Bevere exposes the lie. With a candid account of her personal struggles with self-worth and body image, Lisa shows you how the battle for value can be fought and won. If you struggle with understanding your identity or worth, the truths in this book will set you free.God hasn't asked you to measure up to some ideal man or woman. His plan for your life is uniquely yours. Discover it today!
It's Not Like Being Black: How Sexual Activists Hijacked the Civil Rights Movement
by Voddie T. Baucham Jr.From the author of the national bestseller Fault Lines comes a book that tackles the next big threat to the church from the social justice movement. It comes in the form of sexual identity movements like feminism and LGBTQIA+. Many elements have already infiltrated the church and must be identified and opposed. This book will equip you to do that.Homosexual advocates first co-opted the civil rights movement to promote same-sex &“marriage.&” Now, with the nearly complete acceptance of Critical Social Justice, intersectionality, and myriad other streams of postmodern, neo-Marxist ideology, the transgender movement has taken the LGBTQIA+ agenda to new heights and threatens not only the family, but the church and the state as well. What&’s worse, many Evangelical leaders, eager to appease the culture, have gone along with this strategy. This book shows believers what is happening, exposes the goals and consequences of the LGBTQIA+ agenda, and explains how to engage this ideology both inside and outside the church.
It's Not Over: How to Keep Moving Forward When You Feel You're Losing the Fight
by Ricardo Sanchez“911 CALL HOME” “URGENT CALL ME” “Josiah has been hurt, call ASAP” It’s every parent’s nightmare. As worship leader Ricardo Sanchez’s flight touched down and he turned on his cell phone, he was bombarded with desperate texts and phone messages from his wife. There had been an accident, and his son’s life was hanging in the balance. How do you find the endurance to keep going when the pain seems overbearing? How do you run to win when you feel the very wind has been knocked out of you? In It’s Not Over Ricardo shares how his family found the strength and hope to make it through their darkest hour. If you’ve lived life, you’ve experienced pain. Whether it’s the day-to-day hustle or a tragic incident, it sometimes seems as if there’s a force that wants to take you out of the game. This powerful true story will inspire and encourage you to trust God and allow the work of the Holy Spirit to bring you supernatural peace.
It's Not Over: Leaving Behind Disappointment and Learning to Dream Again
by Joshua GagnonDo you feel like you&’ve settled for a life less than you once desired? The good news: it&’s not over! It&’s Not Over is a book for anyone who has ever felt discouraged, detoured, or disappointed by the path of their life and who longs to dream big again.&“Whether you are overcoming a disappointment or simply dreaming big, this book will build your faith and inspire you to do more than you thought possible.&” - Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church and New York Times bestselling authorPursuing a dream is essential to living a life with purpose. Yet we often bury our burning desires and dreams deep in our hearts because it seems as if there&’s no way we can accomplish them. In It&’s Not Over, pastor Joshua Gagnon, founder of the Next Level Church network, reminds us that we were born to dream—and to dream big. In fact, our dreams have the power to shape our lives.Join Joshua in discovering the answers to these questions and many more:• How do you determine what your God-sized dreams are?• How does dreaming help you discover your purpose?• How do you overcome disappointment and find hope again?• How do you pray bold prayers when you don&’t feel like praying at all?If you find yourself minimizing your dreams or feeling like you&’re settling in your life, the good news is you have time! As long as you have breath in your lungs, God has a dream for you to chase. Start identifying your God-sized dreams today and take action towards achieving them. It&’s what you were created for. And you can start today.
It's Not Supposed to Be This Way Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered
by Lysa TerKeurstIn this six-session video Bible study (streaming included), New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offers a safe place to share your disappointments, fresh biblical insight to get you through painful situations, and life-giving perspectives for living between Eden and eternity.Life often looks very different than we hoped or expected. Some events may simply catch us off guard for a moment, but others shatter us completely. At times like these, it's easy to feel disappointed and disillusioned and to wonder about the reality of God's goodness.So what do you do when God's timing seems questionable, his lack of intervention hurtful, and his promises doubtful?Lysa understands this deeply. But she's also discovered that our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God. In this video Bible study, Lysa invites small groups and individuals into her own journey of faith. With vulnerability and honest humor, she helps us:Learn how to better process unmet expectations and other painful situations.Train ourselves to recognize the three strategies of the enemy so we can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes.Discover the secret of remaining trustful when God seems to give us more than we can handle.Shift our suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing us for what's next.Know how to encourage a friend and help her navigate hard realities with real help from God's truth.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself--with group discussion prompts, activities, personal Bible study, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (DVD also available separately).Sessions and video run times:The Birthplace of Disappointment (27:30)Living Between Two Gardens (18:00)Problems Placed on Us and Problems Within Us (18:00)The Four Steps of Restoration (15:00)When the Enemy Comes Against Us (16:00)Kingdom Minded, Eternally Focused (21:00)Watch on any device!Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
It's Not Supposed to Be This Way Study Guide: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered
by Lysa TerKeurstWhat went wrong? Why did God let this happen?Reality often ends up so very far from the life we long for, doesn’t it? Bible teacher Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands daily disappointments and life-altering loss. By walking through her own valley, she’s discovered that in God we can find unexpected strength as we wrestle well between our faith and feelings.In this six-session video Bible study, Lysa offers a safe place to share your disappointments, fresh biblical insight to get you through painful situations, and life-giving perspectives for living in between Eden and eternity.With solid truth, vulnerability and honest humor, Lysa will help you:Find peace and hope for the future when you feel like your life is not what you expected.Stop being pulled into the anxiety of disappointment by discovering how to better process unmet expectations and other painful situations.Train yourself to recognize the three strategies of the enemy so you can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes.Discover the secret of being steadfast and not panicking when God actually does give you more than you can handle.Shift your suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing you.Know how to encourage a friend and help them navigate hard realities with real help from God's truth.Sessions include:The Birthplace of DisappointmentLiving Between Two GardensProblems Placed On Us and Problems Within UsThe Four Steps of RestorationWhen the Enemy Comes Against UsKingdom Minded, Eternally FocusedDesigned for use with It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way Video Study (9780310094364), sold separately.
It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered
by Lysa TerKeurstNew York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst unveils her heart amid shattering circumstances and shows readers how to live assured when life doesn't turn out like they expected.What do you do when God’s timing seems questionable, His lack of intervention hurtful, and His promises doubtful?Life often looks so very different than we hoped or expected. Some events may simply catch us off guard for a moment, but others shatter us completely. We feel disappointed and disillusioned, and we quietly start to wonder about the reality of God’s goodness.Lysa TerKeurst understands this deeply. But she's also discovered that our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God. In It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa invites us into her own journey of faith and, with grit, vulnerability, and honest humor, helps us to:Stop being pulled into the anxiety of disappointment by discovering how to better process unmet expectations and other painful situations.Train ourselves to recognize the three strategies of the enemy so we can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes.Discover the secret of being steadfast and not panicking when God actually does give us more than we can handle.Shift our suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing us.Know how to encourage a friend and help her navigate hard realities with real help from God's truth.
It's Not Too Late to Turn Back Now: Back to the Open Arms of God
by Eddie L. CorneliusThis book is a memoir of Eddie L. Cornelius. Former singer of the 70s group Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose. The book details his journey in life before and after finding his way to God through Jesus Christ.