In this book, leading American Lutheran theologians, inspired by the Scandinavian emphasis on theology as embodied practice, ask how Christian communities might be mobilized for resistance against systemic injustices. They argue that the challenges we confront today as citizens of the United States, as a species in relation to all the other species on the planet, and as members of the body of Christ require an imaginative reconceptualization of the inherited tradition. The driving force of...

Are you or someone you love facing a diagnosis of cancer? Perhaps you are coping with a chronic illness or facing one of the biggest disappointments of your life. Have you ever wondered how such a trial could change your life for the better? Let Amy show you how God used her cancer journey to teach her life-changing lessons that she otherwise would not have learned. From the darkest of days leading up to her diagnosis through eighteen months of treatment and surgeries, she shares it all. Y...

Enjoy Life Even in the Midst of Stress!Are you peaceful and happy one minute and ready to explode the next? Perhaps you are always exhausted, even after a full night's sleep. Chances are you are under too much stress. You are not alone! It is impossible to live in this world and not encounter stress. However, we often push ourselves to levels beyond what is normal until our bodies reach a breaking point.In this powerful little book, bestselling author Joyce Meyer outlines b...

Your Pregnancy Devotional provides prayer and inspiration for each stage of pregnancy—to nurture a woman’s faith and remind her that she is making this journey with God. With a biblical passage for every day of pregnancy, this book promises to be the roadmap that mother and child use to navigate this amazing nine months.

You’ve prayed for deliverance—you’ve forgiven those who have hurt or abused you—and yet you’re still nursing the painful wounds of your past. Does this describe your experience? Many Christians have suffered unspeakable trauma and wonder why they aren’t experiencing the freedom God has promised.The reason is that trauma goes deeper than the mind. It infiltrates the body at the cellular level, and only a deliverance that deals with the whole man—soul, spirit, and body—will treat the ...

Redefining victory through the eyes of a cancer survivor! Author Paul Manwaring was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January 2008. Kisses from a Good God recounts his journey from the first diagnosis, through the prayers of believing friends and family, his choice to undergo surgery, and to his ultimate healing victory. Kisses from a Good God provides encouragement and challenges some commonly held beliefs. He remov...

Discover true hope and peace amidst the struggleEven as you fight against cancer, you can bask in the love of your Father God and discover his amazing peace.Everyday Strength provides comfort from Scripture and the poetic prayers of a fellow cancer survivor. Each of these thirty-three meditations points to the total security available in God's presence. Powerful, uplifting thoughts for each day guide you toward spiritual and mental wellness even in...

When the diagnosis is serious, what makes the difference between hope and despair?As a practicing oncologist, Dr. Al Weir works daily with patients who receive bad news. A medical doctor with a pastor’s heart, Dr. Weir knows from experience that it’s the patient’s focus, not the diagnosis, that indicates whether one will slip into despair and hopelessness or have the courage to live each day fully. Resilience of spirit can powerfully influence recovery and healing, and within our crisis, t...

As a former CFS sufferer and current healthcare practitioner, I feel Ms. Butcher provides an informative and interesting perspective on this disease and her road to recovery.Kyrie Kleinfelter,D.C.,Upper Cervical Chiropractor.As a fellow sufferer of CFS, I was truly able to relate to Ms. Butchers experiences, thoughts and feelings. Her reference to the Word of God comforted my heart. Truly inspiring and honest.Darla Canney,CFS Patient.Ms. Butcher ...

Virtually all of us have a family member or friend who has been diagnosed with cancer. But do we really know how to help? Reflecting on her own journey with cancer, June Hunt offers “practical, yet overlooked ideas” to help caregivers walk through the journey with those they love. Caring for a Loved One with Cancer begins with the first doctor’s visit and moves through nearly fifty short, single-topic chapters with practical application. These include offering to communicate progr...

One out of every eight woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Even though cancer is a diagnosis, it doesn't have to be a death sentence! Hope in the Midst of Darkness is a dramatic, inspirational story about a young mother guided by nightly dreams as she journeys through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. This unique account shares how God met with her in an extraordinary way; forever changing her life. Nancy shares the treasured wisdom she learned to help others encountering sickness ...

Cancer is so limited… It cannot cripple life, it cannot shatter hope, it cannot corrode faith, it cannot … Filled with encouragement and hope for anyone dealing with cancer, this book combines uplifting Scripture from the NIV, inspirational quotes, and encouraging stories from cancer survivors.