9 Ways to Hold On When You Want to Give Up

9 Ways to Hold On When You Want to Give Up
Author: James Merritt
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2017-01-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736963820

"We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed." 2 Corinthians 4:8 Everybody faces tough times. No one gets a free pass from hardship, tragedy, and pain. So how can you stand strong in faith when life gets difficult? The Bible is filled with encouraging examples you can learn from. Through several of these accounts, as well as experiences from his own life and ministry, Pastor James Merritt will show you how to... develop an arsenal of biblical truths to grasp when life feels impossible to face overcome the urge to run from your problems—and instead, persevere through them find comfort in realizing you're not alone as you walk through unfair circumstances When life threatens to trip you up, push you over, or knock you down, discover God-given hope that will point the way to victory in the midst of adversity.

9 Ways to Hold on When You Want to Give Up

9 Ways to Hold on When You Want to Give Up
Author: James Merritt
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2017-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736963812

"We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed." 2 Corinthians 4:8 Everybody faces tough times. No one gets a free pass from hardship, tragedy, and pain. So how can you stand strong in faith when life gets difficult? The Bible is filled with encouraging examples you can learn from. Through several of these accounts, as well as experiences from his own life and ministry, Pastor James Merritt will show you how to... develop an arsenal of biblical truths to grasp when life feels impossible to face overcome the urge to run from your problems—and instead, persevere through them find comfort in realizing you're not alone as you walk through unfair circumstances When life threatens to trip you up, push you over, or knock you down, discover God-given hope that will point the way to victory in the midst of adversity.

Oops! The 9 Ways We Screw Up Our Toddlers

Oops! The 9 Ways We Screw Up Our Toddlers
Author: Michelle Smith MS SLP
Publisher: Michelle Smith
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2015-02-17
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0981634877

Becoming a parent is a scary thing. Even more scary when we see how some of the kids around us act. We are determined that our babies will not grow up and display those same ugly behaviors! But the first time we're fending off a nasty tantrum in the bookstore, we begin to doubt our resolve. Oops! takes you through the top nine reasons that kids act rotten. It all begins with the parents! From spoiling to hovering, not allowing kids to gain independence and learn how to work through problems makes them whiny, dependent, and disrespectful. As young adults, this leads to an inability to navigate school, build healthy relationships, and become responsible wage earners. (Live at home until you're 35 - no big deal!) Oops teaches you what parental behaviors to avoid and how to raise a happy, well-adjusted little person!

How to Deal with How You Feel

How to Deal with How You Feel
Author: James Merritt
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2022-08-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736985344

“Dr. Merritt brings the truth of God’s Word and the wisdom of experience to that part of our humanity that moves us—the emotions.” —Karen Swallow Prior, author of On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books In today’s climate of turmoil and uncertainty, threatening and incapacitating feelings run rampant. Yet the God who created your emotions has also given you everything you need to navigate them. The Bible paints relatable and resonant portraits of women and men struggling with grief, anger, guilt, and despair—and provides divine wisdom for transforming your emotional trials into spiritual triumphs. When you study God’s Word carefully, you’ll discover it illuminates not just your faith, but also your feelings. In How to Deal with How You Feel, Dr. James Merritt will help you understand and apply the Bible’s often overlooked practical guidance for handling difficult emotions, including depression, jealousy, dissatisfaction, anxiety, rage, and loneliness. How to Deal with How You Feel is a powerful roadmap to emotional health that will provide you with simple strategies and effective tools to process even your most chaotic emotions in a spiritually beneficial way. As you read, you’ll discover how a deep-rooted faith will empower you to experience the richness of contentment, joy, and peace that transcends understanding.

52 Weeks Through the Bible Devotional Milano Softone

52 Weeks Through the Bible Devotional Milano Softone
Author: James Merritt
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736965629

Be Renewed by God's Word Every Week of the Year Despite the best of intentions, it's often a struggle to read and study the Bible on a regular basis. Whether you find some passages difficult to wade through or you wonder how you can apply certain stories and principles to your own life, this devotional will guide you through the panorama of Scripture in easy-to-grasp and inspiring weekly readings. Each entry includes Bible verses to reflect on, a snippet from the companion book 52 Weeks Through the Bible, and uplifting thoughts to bring that week's message home to your heart. Join Dr. James Merritt in experiencing anew the power of God's Word in your life... "The Bible is a fresh wind to fill your lungs, a hot coal to inflame your mind, and water to quench your parched spirit."

52 Weeks Through the Psalms Devotional

52 Weeks Through the Psalms Devotional
Author: James Merritt
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2019-01-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736971270

Journey Further into Favorite Psalms to Refresh Your Spirit Make the most of each week with the hope, comfort, and wisdom available to you in the book of Psalms. This devotional mines the riches within the beloved passages of select psalms and offers gems of truth you can carry close to your heart day by day. With recommended verses to read, a snippet from the companion book 52 Weeks Through the Psalms, and a devotion centered on that week's theme, you'll find each entry includes plenty to ponder—and much to inspire spiritual growth in your life. Alongside Dr. James Merritt, you'll discover that psalms are more than songs to be sung or music to be played but truth to be heard and learned.

Character Still Counts

Character Still Counts
Author: James Merritt
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2020-02-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736969446

“I don’t know of a more important topic now than this, and I don’t know anyone more qualified to speak on it than James Merritt.” —Rick Warren, New York Times bestselling author, The Purpose Driven Life Stop Protecting Your Reputation. Start Building Your Character. In a world of social media snapshots and cable news sound bites, we’re often more concerned with our outer image than we are with our inner make up. But in the end, integrity trumps image. You can look good on the outside without being good on the inside. If you long to commit yourself to what matters most—the content of your character—join bestselling author James Merritt as he explores 13 overlooked traits that form the bedrock of a godly life and a good society. Along the way, you’ll encounter surprising role models—flawed people who failed spectacularly, overcame adversity, and went on to live lives worth imitating. In a world that has abandoned the virtues and values that matter, this book offers a clarion call to return to a simple message: Character still counts. It always has, and it always will.

The God Who Hears

The God Who Hears
Author: James Merritt
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2024-03-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736988602

Praying for God’s Power in Your Times of Need Life’s storms serve as sharp reminders of our profound need for God’s strength. But how do we pray when the trials we face bring us to our knees? And how do we cry out to God when we don’t know how to put our heart’s trouble into words? From author and pastor James Merritt, The God Who Hears is a 40-day journey designed to help you seek the Lord in every circumstance. Guiding you through the apostle Paul’s prayers from prison, Dr. Merritt illuminates how these petitions and praises provide a model for communicating with God today, enabling you to draw nearer to him as you trust his perfect ability to meet your every need. No matter the challenges you face, The God Who Hears is an inspiring reminder of the power and privilege the Lord has given us through prayer. Rooted in Scripture, this encouraging devotional provides insightful teaching and practical takeaways, equipping you to pray through hardship with clarity and confidence.

God, I've Got a Question

God, I've Got a Question
Author: James Merritt
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736940022

James Merritt, popular pastor, author, and host of the television show Touching Lives, knows that when people wrestle with doubts, they are missing out on the security, promises, and power of Christ. Avoiding academic lingo, Merritt presents relatable, relevant responses to the hard questions that seekers and Christians hesitate to ask or answer: Why is there so much suffering in the world if God is in control How can I discover God’s will for my life? Why is Jesus the only way to God, and how can I defend this? What should I do about the moral gray areas of my life? Why should anybody believe the Bible? Whether read straight through or used as a reference for specific topics, this insightful resource reveals the uncompromised truths of the Christian faith and the depth and importance of its precepts for every person, every life.

Sacred Questions

Sacred Questions
Author: Kellye Fabian
Publisher: NavPress
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2018-11-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1631469304

As Christians, we believe that Jesus has invited us into a new kind of life with him—one that is full, free, and for others. And yet many of us don’t actually experience this promised life. We continue to act out of fear, withhold grace, refuse forgiveness, drown in worry, return to old habits, tolerate distraction, and harbor a desire to be right. While inspirational stories abound in our world and fill the devotional books on our shelves and apps on our phones, inspiration does not equal transformation. Transformation only happens when we open ourselves in God’s presence and align with His work in us and the world. But many of us just don’t know how to do this or where to begin. This book provides a way. Sacred Questions invites readers into a daily personal practice of reading Scripture and responding to questions arising from the text about God, themselves, and others. Guiding readers over a yearlong journey into an open posture and daily heart examination and reflection, the book helps them see themselves more clearly, understand more about who God is, break patterns of sin, and grow in forgiveness and love. One day at a time, readers learn how to partner with God in their transformation into Christlikeness and live the full, free, and others-centered life Jesus offers.