When an author and the Holy Spirit join their hearts as One, together they can create words that will renew the mind, cleanse the soul, heal the wounds and create an eternal love. I pray that you will allow the truth, word pictures, metaphors, analogies and poems you will be reading the opportunity to wrap themselves around your heart. The messages contained within the pages of this book may convict your heart of poor judgment in present day decisions or of regrets lived in years gone by. ...

When a poet's heart is inspired by the Holy Spirit, together they can create words that will renew the mind, cleanse the soul, heal the heart and create an eternal love. Words can enter into the spirit and reveal hidden secrets that the human eye cannot see or that the heart may not be able to feel. It is with this intent that this book has been created. The poetry within the pages of this book shares the good times and the bad, the joys and the sorrows, but most importantly, of the only l...

Each sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear.They're talking layoffs at work, slowdowns in the economy, flare-ups in the Middle East, turnovers at headquarters, downturns in the housing market, upswings in global warming. The plague of our day, terrorism, begins with the word terror. Fear, it seems, has taken up a hundred-year lease on the building next door and set up shop. Oversized and rude, fear herds us into a prison of unlocked doors. Wouldn't it be great to wa...

When we feel that life is out of control, He is in control.When tragedy strikes, people desperately search for answers. Believers and unbelievers alike find themselves turning to God. Best-selling author and pastor Max Lucado points to the only real answer to tragedy and crisis: Prayer. In For the Tough Times, Lucado helps us understand how to pray despite our doubt and fear.

What is Jesus worth to you?It’s easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, Jesus said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily…But who do you know who lives like that? Do you?

Most of us have no idea where we’re going most of the time. Perfect.“Celtic Christians had a name for the Holy Spirit–An Geadh-Glas, or ‘the Wild Goose.’ The name hints at mystery. Much like a wild goose, the Spirit of God cannot be tracked or tamed. An element of danger, an air of unpredictability surround Him. And while the name may sound a little sacrilegious, I cannot think of a better description of what it’s like to follow the Spirit through life. I ...

“Taylor is one of those rare people who truly can see the holy in everything. . . . Savor this book.” — Publishers Weekly“Taylor writes fluently, with an eye and ear for the striking image and memorable phrase. Many readers, especially the vast numbers of the “unchurched” but “spiritual,” will find support and useful counsel.” — Library JournalIn An Altar in the World, New York Times bestselling author Barbara Bro...

The acclaimed author of Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates reveals the truth about cats, dogs, and their heavenly afterlives.Will our departed pets greet us on the other side? Are their spirits watching and protecting us right now? Will they be happy? If you've ever loved and lost a pet, you understand the power of a truly special bond. Animal or human, we are all God's creatures—and the love we share must surely be eternal. In this enlightening book, author G...

This morning, somewhere between your first step on the floor to your last step out the door, you stuffed your bag full. No, not your purse, or a diaper bag, or your child's lunch box, but one created in your mind. And you didn't stuff it with books, band-aids, or baby food-you filled it with burdens. The kind of burdens moms carry.The suitcase of guilt. A sack of discontent. You drape a duffel bag of weariness on one shoulder and a hanging bag of worry on the other.No wonder you're...

Large Church Pastor and Bestselling Author Offers Keys to a God-Centered LifeAfter several bestselling books and more than 25 years of ministry in Hawaii, Wayne Cordeiro knows how to touch the hearts of Christians. Too often people can get distracted by various programs and unimportant details of the faith, but in this book Wayne places the focus directly on drawing near to Jesus. And from that core focus, all other aspects of life will fall into place.Filled with encourage...

Anxiety comes with life. But it doesn't have to dominate your life.Do you ever have an overwhelming sense of dread? Bombarded with “what-if’s,” always on edge, preparing for something bad to happen? According to one research program, anxiety-related issues are the number one mental health problem among women and are second only to alcohol and drug abuse among men. Even students are feeling it. One psychologist reports that the average high school kid today has the ...

Crossroads is a collection of inspirational poetry writings depicting some of life's circumstances, deceptions, blinders, relationships, separation of loved ones, and oh yes, a ray of hope, joy, and peace from the true love source - God Almighty. His love is unconditional and, He loves us so much that He sent His Son -”The Lamb” who, through Him, affords us the opportunity and the privilege to live with God forever. In some of these poems you will read how some got off on the wrong road, b...