We can all remember the first time we learned to ride a bike. That terrible thrill when we first realized Dad had let go of the seat and we were on our own. That first crash and the skinned knees. The life of a Christian is a lot like that. We want to experience the freedom we're promised, so we take a risk, a leap of faith--and sometimes we fall. But just like Dad running alongside of us, God is always there, equipping us, encouraging us, and comforting us.Through the powerful ana...

Experience the joy of God's message and begin each day with a positive outlook with these words of wisdom from Lakewood Church pastor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen.Research that shows people are happiest on Fridays. Now, learn how you can generate this level of contentment and joy every day of the week.As a man who maintains a constant positive outlook in spite of circumstances, Osteen has described this message as a core the...

OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD!New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist invites you to look at the landscape of your own life, consider how it might feel to leave behind the pressure to be perfect, and begin the practice of simply being present in the middle of the mess.A few years ago, Shauna found herself exhausted and isolated, her soul and body sick. She was tired of being tired and burned out on busy. It ...

Debbie Macomber calls KNIT TOGETHERthe project of her heart.Whenever she speaks, her theme issimple: don't be afraid to dream. Godcreated us for a reason, and when wecome to recognize our deepest longing,we can discover His plan for ourlives. Full of encouragement anddivine empowerment for women,the book centers around the Bible'sassurance that God knits each one ofus together in our mother's wom...

Whenever Christa Black looked in the mirror, she was waging a war with herself. Her hatred of her face and body drove her, as a young woman, into frantic overachievement, addiction, and an eating disorder that landed her in rehab. A preacher's kid, she'd grown up imagining God as a "thou shalt not" tyrant. It was only when she miraculously discovered God's unconditional love for her--physical imperfections, moral failings, and all--that she finally began to accept herself. As she tells her...

We've all had "aha!" moments in our lives, times when a sudden revelation surprises us with insight. According to pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman, we can experience this same kind of "aha!" in our spiritual lives. With everyday examples and trademark testimonies, Idleman draws on Scripture to reveal how three key elements can draw us closer to God and change our lives for good.Awakening to the reality of our true spiritual condition, we see ourselves and our nee...

Weddings are wonderful. Every little girl dreams about the day she will become a bride. When that day finally comes, it can be magical! Marriages rarely reflect the idealism of the big wedding day. After the honeymoon, reality shows us that a marriage can be hard work.Many of us are ready for a breath of hope in our marriage relationship. How can we make the rest of our years, the best of our years? How can we truly be "happy" in this unique, lifetime relationship? For many wives, ...

Judah Smith, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus Is ____, helps you understand what steals your peace of mind and outlines the path to peace and fulfillment: understanding and implementing the healthy soul environment God originally designed.Modern everyday life is stressful and confusing, full of overly packed schedules and circumstances outside our control. This can be especially troubling for Christians who are wrestling with reality whi...

Adding honor as a factor in raising kids …and parent-child relationships.Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller offer a thorough program for establishing honor as a basis of family life — not just children honoring parents, but parents respecting children and children honoring each other. Even if honor seems a long way off in your household, you will find practical suggestions here to bring that goal a little closer — suggestions for kids of all ages. Honor is the bi...

Discover the secret to loving and honoring your life—even when it has become rough and messy."...Rediscover your lost dreams and uncover a renewed passion for moving forward." —Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 MinistriesDo you feel lost in the middle of your life? Have you somehow drifted far from where you thought you'd be? Chrystal Evans Hurst shares raw and vulnerable storie...

“Shannan’s story feels at once familiar and spectacular, ordinary and exceptional. You will discover that at the same time her words make you squirm, you will wish you lived next door to her. You will want her wisdom and you will want her pickles.” —Jen Hatmaker (from the foreword)Shannan Martin had the perfect life: a cute farmhouse on six rambling acres, a loving husband, three adorable kids, money, friends, a close-knit church—a safe, happy existence.But when the bottom ...

Transform your life when you learn to hear God’s voice and walk with Him every day.Do you feel disconnected from your faith? Are you hoping to grow your relationship with God? Join New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge as he shares what it's like to truly start Walking with God.In this revised and updated edition of his classic Walking with God, John will teach you that creating a dialogue with God is th...