At one point in our life, we all experience unwanted change, adversity, and loss, leading to varying degrees of grief. Many of us get stuck reliving what happened, existing more in the past than living in the present. In her TEDx Talk, Julia shares a framework anyone can use to triumph over adversity, process the most profound grief, and move forward stronger no matter what happened or how long ago. Julia has faced an inordinate amount of tragedy and loss in her life. Those experiences unwittingly led her to discover a unique perspective on grief and loss - more specifically,...
Posted by Julia Nicholson on 02/19/2024
In a world where anxiety has reached unprecedented levels, The Air That I Breathe addresses many struggles and offers a path toward relief and healing. If anxiety has its grip on you and you're searching for solutions, this guide is here to lend a helping hand. Author, speaker, and award-winning podcaster Jodi Howe knows this battle intimately as she has grappled with and mastered anxiety and panic disorder. Jodi's personal growth, unwavering resilience, and empowerment through her faith led her to a place of profound reliance on Jesus. Inside these pages, Jodi extends her...
Posted by Jodi Howe on 02/13/2024
Winner of multiple awards. Respectable women don’t investigate crimes, but free-spirit Livia Aemilia and her spunky maidservant must find her father’s murderer before her innocent brother is executed for the crime and Livia is forced into the marriage of her nightmares. You’ll love this fast-paced mystery set in first-century Rome, featuring a feisty amateur sleuth, a cast of eccentric characters, a glimpse of the early church, and an unrepentant, sausage-snatching cat. AWSA Golden Scroll Novel of the Year and a gold medal winner in the Illumination Book Awards mystery/thriller...
Posted by Lisa Betz on 02/09/2024
***The Christian Market Devotional of the Year 2022*** ***Winner of the 2022 Angel Book Awards*** ***Winner of the American Book Fest "Best Book" Award in Two Categories!***Guaranteed to breathe new life into your walk with God, this 90-day devotional—with entries for March, April, and May—will reawaken your spirit through famous quotes, inspirational readings, meaningful prayers, and targeted scriptures. Whether you’re looking for those first signs of new life to burst through the soil, hunting Easter eggs with the kiddos, or seeking a closer relationship with Jesus,...
Posted by Michelle Medlock Adams on 01/17/2024
If God is good, why does He allow evil and suffering? How can we reconcile a good God and the present existence of evil that we see around us? These questions are less about the evil that inhibits the earth and more about the kind of God who allows it to exist and continue. In many ways, when people ask these questions, they are saying to God, “How could You? How dare You? Why would You allow this to happen?” With all the evil in the world, it’s easy to find someone to blame for suffering. Yet, the world that we see, with all its suffering and evil has an explanation. In...
Posted by Lora Ziebro on 01/11/2024
When Carole Leathem’s husband, Bill, first began his battle with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, she had no idea years of rejection and identity issues would come to a head. After all, when you’re the wife of a senior pastor, there are certain expectations that come with it. Imperfection and mental illness are not among them. Managing depression in marriage and setting relationship boundaries brought pain, uncertainty, and rejection, which were nearly unbearable. Whenever Carole surrendered to God, he showed up time and time again. As Carole searched...
Posted by Carole Leathem on 12/31/2023
This is Jennifer’s gripping, firsthand testimony of being a 9/11 widow. It includes this young widow’s questions, doubts, and desperate search for answers in the wake of her husband’s murder. It is the emotionally raw journal of her battle to find footholds of faith amidst sorrow and spiritual darkness. Most of all, it is a joyful confirmation that what the Bible says is true. In these pages you'll discover how to move past loss, in peace, because: God is in controlHe is listeningHe does love you and care for us… even when the earthly evidence suggests otherwise ...
Posted by Jennifer Sands on 09/07/2023
This book is a peek into my journey through fostering and adopting children. It's also the story of how I became so passionate about "the lost children" in our society, both in the USA and abroad. While fostering children was not a choice for me, I never thought I could emotionally handle it, it became an eye-opener to the number of abused and neglected children that live just around the corner. From the first two children that came for the weekend, to the ones that came after we were officially foster parents, I never regretted a minute. ...
Posted by Kate Penwarn Thompson on 08/23/2023
Are you or someone you know grappling with the heavy burden of grief after a profound loss? Discover hope, healing, and spiritual guidance in the Award Winning book, authored by the renowned Christian speaker Katherine Barner. Embrace the Journey of Healing: In this heartfelt book, Katherine Barner offers a compassionate and faith-based perspective on navigating the tumultuous waters of grief. Drawing from her own experiences and a deep well of spiritual wisdom, she provides invaluable insights and practical tips to help you find solace, strength, and renewal in your grief journey. Find Comfort...
Posted by Katherine Barner on 08/02/2023
This 30-day devotional is the companion to Reconnect by Joan E. Murray Is it the desire of your heart to have a greater relationship and deeper intimacy with God? Do you long to connect to Him in a more powerful way? If the deep longing of your heart is to feel the same love and devotion to Him, as when you first met, then I invite you to reconnect to Him today through the pages of this book. Reconnect invites you to look closely at your heart to reassess your relationship with God. It challenges you to examine your level of commitment, devotion, and steadfastness to His plans. You will...
Posted by Joan E. Murray on 06/20/2023
"VISIONS aren’t MISSIONS until you put FEET on them!" - Linette Rainville Do you have a VISION, dream or project burning in your heart and stirring in your head? Are you like, what do I even do with this? How do I take the first step? Who am I to even try? I feel you girl! This was me when God tugged at my heart 25 years ago and I had no idea how to launch a ministry. My little mustard seed dream started with one bag of "skinny jeans" and ???? STEP by brave STEP the Lord helped me to steadily and surely grow it to a MILLION...
Posted by Linette Rainville on 04/18/2023
Tru sted Leader Show In this episode, David sits down with Kendra Dodd, Presenter, Coach, and Consultant, to discuss how leaders can create an environment of belonging. Show notes: TrustedLeaderShow.com Kendra's Bio: Kendra has devoted her life to creating environments of belonging, inclusiveness, and progression. She has spent over half her life speaking and encouraging others. She is a sought-after presenter, coach, and consultant regarding process improvements, culture dynamics, and personal improvement. Kendra understands the importance of development and has a passion for continuous...
Posted by Kendra Q. Dodd on 03/20/2023