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God's Peace When You Can't Sleep
by Thomas NelsonGod&’s Peace for When I Can&’t Sleep is a wonderful means for calming the mind and soothing the spirit during drawn-out restless nights. Find Comfort and Peace during Long Sleepless NightsEvery evening, millions of people crawl into bed and struggle either to go to sleep or stay asleep through the quiet hours of the night. What's worse, lying awake during those dark and silent times can bring on a busy mind and anxious thoughts that make sleeping seem even more impossible. Instead of recharging and resting peacefully before the alarm rings, the early morning sunbeams are met with exhaustion and difficulty focusing.God's Peace for When I Can't Sleep is a wonderful means for calming the mind and soothing the spirit during those drawn-out periods of restlessness. Short and simple anecdotes, quotes, Bible verses, blessings, and prayers help direct ones thoughts toward a serene and tranquil place of rest, a place full of God's presence of peace. It's the perfect companion to keep within reach for any time of night or early morning hours.This is the first in a series of other topics such as:God's Peace for When I'm AnxiousGod's Peace for When I'm Busy (or Overwhelmed?)God's Peace for When I'm WorriedGod's Peace for When I'm Afraid
God's Plan for Our Good (Foundations of the Faith)
by Paul SmithWe live in a broken world shaken by assaults, child abuse, earthquakes, ethnic cleansing, inoperable cancer, school shootings--the list is endless. Selfish, evil people seem to prosper, while good and loving people struggle through life. Observers cry out, How can a loving, caring God allow this to happen? "God alone is sovereign," responds author Paul Smith. "He has the big picture and is fitting together the broken pieces of His world. Our loving Father assures us that, regardless of how little we comprehend of His strategy or how painful our brokenness, He is weaving together every aspect and detail of our lives for the accomplishment of His great plan and purpose for us." And what is that plan? "In all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Romans 8:28). Join Dr. Paul Smith as he shows how God can use the very worst things that occur in our lives to accomplish the greatest and most delightful good things! Includes a Review and Study Guide.
God's Plan for Our Good (Foundations of the Faith)
by Paul SmithWe live in a broken world shaken by assaults, child abuse, earthquakes, ethnic cleansing, inoperable cancer, school shootings--the list is endless. Selfish, evil people seem to prosper, while good and loving people struggle through life. Observers cry out, How can a loving, caring God allow this to happen? "God alone is sovereign," responds author Paul Smith. "He has the big picture and is fitting together the broken pieces of His world. Our loving Father assures us that, regardless of how little we comprehend of His strategy or how painful our brokenness, He is weaving together every aspect and detail of our lives for the accomplishment of His great plan and purpose for us." And what is that plan? "In all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Romans 8:28). Join Dr. Paul Smith as he shows how God can use the very worst things that occur in our lives to accomplish the greatest and most delightful good things! Includes a Review and Study Guide.
God's Power to Change Your Life (Living with Purpose)
by Rick WarrenWhat does it take to… Become more loving? Live more peacefully? Develop patience? Have self-control? “In the years I have been a pastor,” writes Rick Warren, “the number-one question I’m asked is, ‘Rick, why can’t I change?’” People want to change—but they’re stuck. Do you want to get unstuck? Here’s how. Drawing simple but powerful truths from the Bible, this book gives you practical guidance for specific types of change, and it links you up with the power to actually make the changes you long to make. As you apply the truth of God’s Word by the power of his Spirit, your life will change. You’ll move out of your rut—and get on track with God’s wonderful purposes for your life.
God's Promises During Times of Trouble: Encouragement and Inspiration for Life's Most Difficult Challenges
by Jack CountrymanFind the comfort you need when your life feels like it is falling apart.Where do you turn to when you need hope, encouragement, and comfort during your most difficult times? God's Word is the best place to start.When you are faced with grief, pain, or loss it's often hard to find comfort and support. God's Promises® During Times of Trouble provides 50 topics of select biblical promises of comfort and hope during the difficulties that leave us needing healing and reassurance. Whether you're struggling with illness, loss, divorce, confusion, doubt, or any difficult situation that leaves you with a feeling of despair, the promises found in God's Word bring abundant encouragement, inspiration, and hope.A volume in the popular God's Promises® line of resources, this keepsake expanded edition features:Fifty topics covering a wide variety of issues affecting today's Christian such as loneliness, isolation, stress, anger, doubt, financial difficulties, marital problems, and many more.Hundreds of Bible verses (NKJV translation) specially collected to speak directly to you.Inspirational quotes from respected Christian authors.Key verses perfect for memorization and reflection.Reflection questions and journaling lines for applying biblical principles to your everyday challenges. Scripture is one of the most powerful tools for finding inspiration to uplift and nourish your heart and soul through life's most challenging times. And God's Promises® During Times of Trouble will help you lean on God's Word and find the hope you crave.
God's Road Map for Grads
by David Bordon Tom WintersGraduates stand at a happy but potentially dangerous crossroads: they leave their teen years behind and begin to form their futures. Countless voices advise them on what values to embrace, what lifestyles to emulate, what roads to travel. Its all too easy to choose the slippery slope of compromise. The Gods Road Map series provides readers with biblical direction and ready encouragement for whatever challenges they face. GODS ROAD MAP FOR GRADS is full of time-tested truths that will spark godly journeys into life, making readers confident and excited about what lies ahead.
God's Rx for Depression and Anxiety: Biblical Wisdom Confirmed by Science
by James P. GillsWhat is God&’s Rx for your depression and anxiety? This book will help you apply biblical truth to one of your greatest needs while providing a path to hope and healing.Your life can be free from depression and anxiety and filled instead with continuous joy! He who set the universe in place can set your life in peace and joy. Do you want your depression and anxiety to be conquered by the love of God, your creator? James P. Gills, MD, points the way as he takes you on a remarkable and profound journey to discover how to surrender every care, concern, and anxious thought to Him; believe and receive His promises for your life; and adjust your spiritual eyesight and see the moments in your day through an eternal view, rather than what momentarily troubles you. Get ready to:Encounter a new, trusting relationship with God by giving Him your mental health.Experience His peace, power, and presence, no matter how depressing the circumstances might be.Find new levels of profound joy.Be set free by the love of God. Join Dr. Gills on the journey of a lifetime, one that will lead to new levels of true freedom and more joy that cannot be taken from you. Discover God&’s Rx for Depression and Anxiety.FEATURES AND BENEFITSThis book will help people apply biblical truth to one of the most common emotional health issues in the country, while providing a path to hope and healing.The book concludes with a list of scriptures pertaining to the topic (anxiety, sadness, emotions, health, joy, hope, etc.).Other titles in God's Rx Series: God's Rx for Fear and WorryGod's Rx for Health and WholenessGod's Rx for Inner Healing
God's Rx for Fear and Worry: Biblical Wisdom Confirmed by Science
by James P. GillsWhat is God&’s Rx for your fear and worry? Jesus gives you a clear command about worry: don&’t do it! He wouldn&’t have commanded you not to fear and worry so many times if it were impossible. Yet worry and fear are most people&’s first reactions to circumstance. This reaction can seem unstoppable. But there is a cure—being thankful. Stress, fear, and worry all contribute to illness and disrupt the effectiveness of healing. Peace can be found when you:Let go of fearTrade worry for calmThank God for your relationship with HimTrust Him to handle everything in your life, both now and in the futureGod is sovereign. He promises to never leave you or forsake you. In these pages, you will examine your fears and worries and discover how a thankful heart is indeed God&’s Rx for Fear and Worry.FEATURES AND BENEFITSThis book helps people apply biblical truth to one of their greatest concerns while providing a path to hope and healing.The book concludes with a list of scriptures pertaining to the topic (fear, worry, healing, peace, joy, hope, etc.).Other titles in God's Rx Series: God's Rx for Depression and AnxietyGod's Rx for Health and WholenessGod's Rx for Inner Healing
God's Rx for Health and Wholeness: Biblical Wisdom Confirmed by Science
by James P. GillsWhat is God&’s Rx for your health and wholeness? We live in a culture that is inundated with blogs, social media postings, books, gimmicks, gadgets, fads, and infomercials—all aimed at diet, fitness, and well-being. While there are no magic formulas, God&’s Word gives you the wisdom and insight to know you need to make healthy choices that restore health and wholeness in:BodyMindSpiritAll other advice you seek needs to fall behind God. God&’s Rx for Health and Wholeness is making wise decisions in every area of your life while in awe of God&’s wonderful creation—your body—and respecting it as His handiwork, protecting it as its steward, and remaining faithfully thankful for it. This book will help you apply biblical truth to one of your greatest needs while providing a path to hope and healing.FEATURES AND BENEFITSA list of scriptures pertaining to fear, worry, anxiety, healing, health, wholeness, gratitude, peace, joy, hope, and moreOther titles in God's Rx Series: God's Rx for Fear and WorryGod's Rx for Depression and AnxietyGod's Rx for Inner Healing
God's Rx for Inner Healing: Biblical Wisdom Confirmed by Science
by James P. GillsWhat is God&’s Rx for your inner healing?Inner healing is the healing of the mind and spirit. But what is God&’s Rx for your inner healing?God&’s Word tells us that we need to be transformed and aligned through Christ in order to be the recipient of all that He is. Alignment with Him is the path toward healing.Discover how to remove the roadblocks to inner healing such as:PrideEnvyJealousyFearRemove these roadblocks and find freedom by renewing your heart and mind through forgiveness, prayer, and fellowship with others. Join James Gills, MD, to discover that spiritual alignment is indeed God&’s Rx for Inner Healing.FEATURES AND BENEFITS:A list of scriptures pertaining to fear, worry, anxiety, healing, health, wholeness, gratitude, peace, joy, hope, and moreOther titles in God's Rx Series: God's Rx for Fear and WorryGod's Rx for Health and WholenessGod's Rx for Depression and Anxiety
God's Shalom Project: An Engaging Look At The Bible's Sweeping Store
by Bernhard OttThe author sees God as a gracious parent, intent on a restored relationship with humans. It is that ongoing effort which Ott calls the Shalom Project. Ott believes that "God wants a Shalom people," a community of the faithful who together love God and each other, and then live in the world within that strength.
God's Shelter for Your Storm
by Sheila WalshIn a world of uncertainty, pain, and struggle, where do you go to find solid and steadfast assurance?Gifted Women of Faith® speaker Sheila Walsh offers powerful, heart-filled teaching on ten bedrock promises of God, providing the foundation for daily living with confidence, hope, and joy. Sheila unveils principles that provide unshakable security during even the most difficult times by weaving her hallmark storytelling, personal experiences, and applicable Scripture to help readers gain a trust in God that will sustain them for a lifetime.
God's Story Finding Meaning for Your Life Through Knowing God
by Anne Graham LotzAnne Graham Lotz leads you through the first eleven chapters of Genesis, unlocking hidden messages in the familiar stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the ark, the Tower of Babel, and others. She thoughtfully illuminates each moment of Creation with inspiring insights and probing reflections to better reveal God, the Creator of us all. In God's Story you will thrill to the beauty, majesty, and tenderness of God's personal involvement in creating the world, and you will come to recognize the Creator's infinite power at work in your life as well.
God's Strength for Hard Times
by Billy GrahamTake hold of God's strength to carry you through the hard seasons and storms of life.&“Life has its share of joys and laughter—but we also know life's road is often very rough. Temptations assail us; people disappoint us; illness and age weaken us; tragedies and sorrows ambush us; evil and injustice overpower us. As long as we look only at circumstances, life will be very hard, but when we depend upon His strength and guidance, God will bring peace in the midst of the storms.&” —Billy GrahamWhen you feel weak or discouraged, you don't have to face your problems alone! There is infinite power and support awaiting you in Jesus. In this beautiful book filled with inspiring photography, God's Strength for Hard Times draws on the words of Billy Graham and the Bible to offer you comfort and hope.This book is perfect for you or someone you love who is:Going through a difficult seasonDealing with grief, loneliness, or lossLooking for a stronger faith, a more-focused purpose, or contentmentNeeding encouragement as they face the unknown No matter what challenges or uncertainties you're experiencing, God's strength is available to you. With these encouraging reminders from beloved evangelist and author Billy Graham, and with a foreword from his son, Franklin Graham, God's Strength for Hard Times will comfort your spirit and lead you to a hopeful future.
God's Will, God's Best for Your Life
by Kevin Johnson Josh McDowellDo You Know the Real Secret to Happiness? Do You Know How to Fulfill the Desires of Your Heart? True happiness for you no doubt means things like loving and being loved surrounding yourself with good friends experiencing closeness to God finding a meaningful career enjoying the good things of life living a life that truly matters Those are the desires of just about every human heart. In God’s Will, God’s Best Josh McDowell and Kevin Johnson explain that God not only wants you to achieve those things, but He has a specific plan for you to experience each of them. God has made a promise to “give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4). You can discover how to receive that promise. There’s no catch—but there is a condition, a condition you can’t afford to miss. Begin your journey today in discovering God’s Will, God’s Best for your life. Your future happiness depends on it.
God's Words of Life for Women: Devotions and Bible Verses for Every Season – Over 40 Topically Arranged Devotional Entries (God's Words of Life)
by ZondervanFind inspiration and encouragement from God's Word for navigating the joys and challenges of life.Whether you are looking for wisdom, dealing with anxiety, struggling with disappointment, or are filled with praise to the Lord, God's Words of Life for Women is filled with Scripture promises and devotional insights to help you navigate any season of life.With hundreds of Bible verses covering more than 40 topics, God's Words of Life for Women will provide you with encouragement and wisdom directly from God's Word. Each devotional entry features several written-out Bible verses that speak to a specific topic along with devotional insights from godly women, including Joni Eareckson Tada, Ruth Bell Graham, Emilie Barnes, Rosa Parks, Elisabeth Elliot, Ann Kiemel Anderson, Marjorie Holmes, and others.God's Words of Life for Women will help you navigate life's challenges, giving you biblical insights on topics like:Accepting othersGrief and deathFrustrationDepressionThankfulnessSelf-WorthRestAnd many more This beautifully designed devotional makes a wonderful gift for women for Mother's Day, birthdays, Christmas, Valentine's Day, or any special occasion.Whether you're looking for assurance during tough times or mindful reflection in seasons of gratitude, God's Words of Life for Women is a timeless resource to nurture your heart and soul.
God, Are You Listening?: Free Yourself from What is Holding You Back
by Elizabeth HutchinsonAre you so tired and burned out that you feel life is running you instead of you living it? Have you lost faith in yourself, in your life, and in your God? This is a nondenominational spiritual self-help book. It is intended for people of all faiths, religions, and belief systems, as well as nonbelievers. In God, Are You Listening? Elizabeth Hutchinson provides the inspiration you need to find meaning and purpose in your life. She shares her own story of how the stress and strain of her responsibilities propelled her toward a life-threatening case of burnout. She describes in accessible language the process she undertook to arrive at "heart consciousness. "Sections include: Unanswered Prayers Embracing the Gifts God Gave Us Forgiveness Blessings From Fear to Freedom Discipline Elizabeth draws on a number of techniques from psychology to spirit-centered disciplines bringing all aspects of mind, body, and spirit practice together to form a comprehensive healing path. She shares insightful stories that help build self-esteem and self-worth, she illustrates the power of word therapy, and how being in nature or listening to music can contribute to therapeutic growth. And a good deal more. At the end of each chapter, she provides exercises for further study. Elizabeth writes, "Be gentle with yourself and know that you will still have some 'bad' days. You will snap at your spouse or your children or have limited patience with the sales clerk or you may feel lonely. Old patterns are difficult to break, but the more you persist the easier it becomes. As soon as I give it over to God I find instant peace. "In God, Are You Listening?, you will find a thoughtful and encouraging teacher who will help you to find the joy, love, and peace each of us deserves.
God, Grace, and Horses: Life Lessons from the Saddle
by Laurie M. BrockFrom the beloved author of Horses Speak of God comes a warm and inspiring guide to the life lessons we can learn from horses Laurie Brock, Episcopal priest, messy Christian, and horse lover, shares the experiences of love, grief, humility, joy, and deep wisdom that she discovers day to day with horses. From barely-there trails in the Grand Tetons to muddy fields in the Kentucky Bluegrass, God is revealed in the simple ways of these magnificent creatures. For anyone feeling doubtful, distracted, or anxious in these challenging times, Laurie brings us back to center, reminding us to breathe, get back on the saddle, and move beyond the familiar into the freedom of something new.
God, Medicine, and Miracles: The Spiritual Factor in Healing
by Daniel FountainWhat is the spiritual factor in healing? Can miracles and medicine have any relation to each other? Dr. Daniel Fountain helps readers rethink concepts about the underlying connection between faith, wholeness, and healing in this articulate and careful study. Through balanced and detailed research on the nature of healing, illness, medical care-giving, and Scriptural faith, Dr. Fountain leads readers through a discussion of the relationship between medicine and miracles.
God, Who Are You Anyway?: I Am Bigger than You Think
by Bill Bright Brad BrightWe can trace all our human problems to our view of God. In one of his greatest contributions to the Body of Christ, Bill Bright addresses questions that Christians of all paths ask. These questions include:Do your experiences shape how you see God? or Does your view of God shape how you see your experiences?Do you experience daily the joy and peace Jesus promised all his followers? or Are you stuck on an emotional rollercoaster driven by today&’s events?&” God, Who Are You Anyway teaches Christians how to deepen their view of God. Readers learn to see problems as opportunities to see God work.
God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons from the Bronx
by Desus Mero<P><P>A wild, hilarious guide to life from the hosts of the hit late-night show Desus & Mero and the Bodega Boys podcast Who could have predicted that, after a fateful meeting in a Bronx summer school in the 1990s, Desus & Mero would turn their friendship into an empire of talking to each other. And it’s no surprise—tuning in to them is like listening to the funniest, smartest people you know dissect a topic and then light it on fire. <P><P>Now they’ve written the most essential guide to life of this century*, in which all the important questions are asked: How do I talk to my kids about drugs if I do them, too? What are the ethics of ghosting in a relationship? How do I bet on sports? How should I behave in jail? How much is too much to spend on sneakers? Is porn really that bad for me? As they put it: “We want to share all we’ve learned, after years in the Bronx streets, with you: the people. So with a lifetime spent building up a plethora of information from trials and tribulations and a handful of misdemeanors, we decided to write this book—a sequel to the Bible, or maybe to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, depending on how big a nerd you are. Let this book be your North Star.” <P><P>*NO REFUNDS <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
God-Soaked Life: Discovering a Kingdom Spirituality
by Chris WebbGod's presence permeates our lives and activities. His song of delight reverberates throughout all he has created. As we open our ears to that song, we hear the truth of the gospel spoken to our hearts: the kingdom of God has come to us. Chris Webb, an Anglican priest and retreat house director, wants us all to enter into that kingdom and to experience its freedom. Written with verve, depth, and uncontainable joy, God-Soaked Life invites us to live in the reality of God's presence in our everyday lives. It's an invitation into the community of God's people, into fearless honesty about our own weaknesses and failures, into the daily experience of God through silence, Scripture, and prayer, and into a new life of love and service in the broken world around us. God's kingdom is not far away, a remote and future promise. It is here, now.
God: A Relationship Guide, Getting to Know Your Higher Power
by Judith E TurianA down-to-earth, funny guide to building an authentic lifelong relationship with one's Higher Power.Do you find yourself trying to find your Higher Power in other people? Are you so focused on the pursuit of success that you neglect your spiritual life? Do you see God as distant and unconcerned with your daily affairs? A down-to-earth guide to building an authentic lifelong relationship with one's Higher Power, God: A Relationship Guide reveals that--no matter how limited we believe we are in our capacity for love--God is ready to meet us halfway and to love us just as we are. We must simply learn to look within ourselves and invite God into our everyday lives to find grace.Similar to being courted, falling in love, and getting married, building an authentic relationship with God involves trust and lifelong dedication. Spiritual director and psychologist Judith E. Turian draws from her personal experiences and professional training to show us how to take a risk and let God in, get comfortable with God as a friend and companion, find joy and comfort in being around God, and deal with having the inevitable second thoughts about sustaining the relationship. Each stage is illustrated by personal, often humorous stories from the author's life and spiritual journey as she has grown in her relationship with the God of her understanding.