How does a new mom face the wonder and the wear that a baby brings? What happens to the woman she was? Is it normal to laugh and cry simultaneously? Sandra Drescher-Lehman, in her disarmingly forthright way, gives language to the eternally long hours of being with babies, the holy moments that change exhaustion to exhilaration, the private fears, that sudden gratitude for one's own mother. Drescher-Lehman's own hands and heart are deep in this subject....

Lent is an ideal time to step back and reflect on the deeper movements of the spirit, and Elizabeth Caldwell helps readers do this through a simple but profound approach. Pause: Spending Lent with the Psalms invites us to take up the spiritual practice of encountering, sinking into, and deeply engaging with one psalm each week during Lent and Holy Week. The season of Lent encourages Christians to consider a different pace-one of slowing down,...

Pregnancy is an exciting time, and you don't want to forget a single moment of this journey. Waiting in Wonder inspires you to record stories and prayers for your baby as you create a memory book, you'll treasure for years to come. And you'll feel the comfort of God each day with devotions and Scripture selected especially for moms-to-be. This devotional includes: • A helpful "Points for Prayer" section and a "Mommy's Memory Verse" for each week •...

The phrase "I'm spiritual but not religious" has become a cliché. It's easy to find God amid the convenience of self-styled spirituality--but is it possible (and more worthwhile) to search for God through religion? Minister and celebrated author Lillian Daniel gives a new spin on church with stories of what a life of faith can really be: weird, wondrous, and well worth trying. From a rock-and-roller sexton to a BB gun-toting grandma, a church service...

Numerosas voces nos dicen constantemente que no existe la palabra imposible. Puedes hacer lo que quieras y puedes ser lo que quieras ser. Y esto se extiende a obedecer los mandamientos de Dios. Muchos de nuestros problemas de vivir para Jesús se derivan del problema fundamental de que creemos que lo podemos hacer. Creemos que tenemos el poder dentro de nosotros. Nos dicen que podemos hacerlo. Sabemos que se supone que podemos hacerlo. Si no podemos...

El Libro de Daniel ofrece algunas de las porciones de la profecía más vívidas y descriptivas de toda la Palabra de Dios. En La escritura en la pared, el doctor David Jeremiah, autor best seller, escudriña el Libro de Daniel y encuentra consuelo en las promesas específicas y poderosas de Dios para el futuro. En La escritura en la pared, el doctor Jeremiah utiliza su estilo claro y accesible para ayudar a los lectores a: • Ver la increíble exactitud...

THE DISCONNECTED MAN tracks the journey of one man's surprise discovery of his own disconnectedness and his desire to help other men, and the women who love them, before it is too late. Disconnected men hide out in plain view: in our churches, in our families and in our communities. They are competent, capable men who quietly 'do their duty' and attract little attention. They are fairly happy guys, relatively unemotional and capable of carrying heavy...

A beautiful book of Bible verses to inspire, challenge, and uplift mothers. The perfect Mother's Day gift, baby shower gift, or anytime gift for a mom who could use a little encouragement, this beautiful book features one Bible verse for every day of the year. Each verse is selected to uplift, challenge, or strengthen a mother's heart. Mothering is a hard-and blessed-job, and alone time is often in short supply. This book is perfect for picking up...

This beautifully designed daily devotional helps readers focus on what's important, rather than getting caught up in the endless cycle of worry, stress, and panic that characterizes the busy lives of today's families. Every page offers an inspirational quote, a Scripture verse, and a suggestion for blocking out the noise and remembering that Jesus is the only one who satisfies. No amount of striving for perfection will get us closer to who God wants...

It is very possible that the Book of James is the oldest book of the New Testament. Written by the brother of Jesus, the book has a very Jewish feel to it. James was the leader of the Jerusalem church, and was deeply respected in early Christianity. Sometimes, the book of James is called "the Proverbs of the New Testament" because of its witty expressions and creative analogies for living a life modeled on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The Book of...