There are several people in life you don't want to hear say, "Oops!" Your barber, your mechanic, and your surgeon are three that come to mind. So do your parents and spouse. And yet, few of us put much thought into how we can create happier homes. Now, Christian parenting experts Kurt and Olivia Bruner have created a tongue-in-cheek but invaluable guide that helps parents move past "oops" to intentional, fun, and faith-filled parenting. In a way that keeps parents engaged amid the nonstop ...

The Twilight Phenomenon Forbidden Fruit or Thirst- Quenching Fantasy? equips parents and leaders to candidly discuss the Twilight series with teens who have been caught up in the romance of a human girl and a vampire boy. Much like Harry Potter caught the attention of millions of boys worldwide with spellbinding tales, the Twilight series is holding teenage girls captive with tempting fantasy stories that peak young impressionable minds. Readers of The Twilight Phenomenon will be shoc...

The Me I Want to Be will help you discover spiritual vitality like never before as you learn to "live in the flow of the spirit."Why does spiritual growth seem so difficult?God's vision for your life is not just that you are saved by grace, but that you also learn to live by grace, flourishing with the Spirit flowing through you. And this book will show how God's perfect vision for you starts with a powerful promise: All those who ...

The encouragement we crave—when we’re most in needOut of the deepest hurts of the human condition, Randy Alcorn brings into clear focus our most pressing questions about evil and suffering—including those that wrench our souls when we or someone we love is victimized by evil or assaulted by disease.He faces these questions with seasoned sensitivity, skillful insight, and a heart of compassion. He dodges none of the difficulties, and never lapses into platitu...

Ever wonder why some people seem to experience joy in their daily lives--even in the tough times--and others can't seem to find it no matter how hard they search? Is a joy-filled life really possible?The answer is yes! And it's possible for every woman, no matter what her circumstances may be. In this inspiring book, Kay Warren teaches women what joy really is, where to find it, and how to choose it in the good times and the bad. With compassion and wisdom, she shows readers--even ...

CBA BESTSELLER • Break free from the destructive power of guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy. Includes a six-week discussion guide.“Andy Stanley touches the right nerve at the right time.”—Shaunti Feldhahn, bestselling author of For Women Only and For Men OnlyDivorce. Job loss. Estrangement from family members. Broken friendships.The difficult circumstances you are dealing with today are likely being fed by...

In this timely and powerful new book, Dr. Creflo A. Dollar shares transforming ways to deal with the challenges, hardships, and opportunities everyone faces today. He equips readers to move beyond trials in areas such as marriage, family, finances, relationships, parenting, career, and health. Even those suffering from personal struggles and addictions can claim victory and healing through faith in God's Word. With the right attitude and mind-set, anyone can overcome life's obstacles and m...

When does an affair begin? Not with the first forbidden touch…but with the first forbidden thought. Unexpectedly, you find yourself enjoying a powerful emotional bond with another man. You feel like you matter to someone again. And the door you thought was locked so firmly–the door to sexual infidelity–is suddenly ajar.The only way women can survive the intense struggle for sexual integrity is by guarding not just your body, but your mind and heart as well. Eve...

Intimacy with God begins in His sanctuary. What would it take for you to embark on a journey of the heart? This type of journey doesn't allow for a religious spirit, and only one thing is certain: You will never be the same again. Join John Paul as he describes what it is like to love God from Heaven's throne, touching what you've only dreamed about - and suddenly discovering that your dreams were far too small.

Finding Unauthorized Faith in Harry Potter approaches the remarkable series as a storybook guide to life’s deepest truths, offering inspiration about faith, friendship, courage, loyalty, love, and other wisdom of the Bible.Finding Unauthorized Faith in Harry Potter answers these vital questions —How to: belong; be a friend and treat your friends; love your neighbor; cope with family; know who you are; use your gifts and resources; manage your time; find your calling; apprec...

Fear, stress, low self-confidence . . . if troubling emotions have gotten the best of you, learn how God can use them instead as trigger points that will bring out the very best in you. This incisive book from renowned Bible teacher Harold J. Sala shares scriptural principles to unleash God’s power as you turn your emotions into friends and become a more positive, confident, and fulfilled person by Making Your Emotions Work for You.

Relationships are the key to our universal need as human beings to belong and be cared for. Although there are many facets, there are three that are the cornerstone to a person's heart: Friendships, Kinships, and Skinships. These core relationships have major influence in our lives, how we think, act, and react to ourselves and others. Unfortunately, in life, these relationships go sour or turn out to be toxic and affect us to a degree that can be detrimental to our growth and well-being. ...