Precious Memories: God's Gift of Life

Precious Memories: God's Gift of Life
Author: James J. Hackett
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2020-05-21
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1647020581

Precious Memories: God's Gift of Life By: James J. Hackett Monsignor Oscar Aquino commented that upon reading this book, he sensed the presence of God in each memory. Father Joseph Franco, a VA Chaplin, was moved to use excerpts in his ministry. Father Wilfred Dodo uses passages in his homilies. Another reader described the book as “inspirational” and it has encouraged an additional reader to begin to author his own.

Walking Through Fire

Walking Through Fire
Author: Vaneetha Rendall Risner
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1400218128

The astonishing, Job-like story of how an existence filled with loss, suffering, questioning, and anger became a life filled with shocking and incomprehensible peace and joy. Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, was misdiagnosed, and lived with widespread paralysis. She lived in and out of the hospital for ten years and, after each stay, would return to a life filled with bullying. When she became a Christian, though, she thought things would get easier, and they did: carefree college days, a dream job in Boston, and an MBA from Stanford where she met and married a classmate. But life unraveled. Again. She had four miscarriages. Her son died because of a doctor's mistake. And Vaneetha was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, meaning she would likely become a quadriplegic. And then her husband betrayed her and moved out, leaving her to raise two adolescent daughters alone. This was not the abundant life she thought God had promised her. But, as Vaneetha discovered, everything she experienced was designed to draw her closer to Christ as she discovered "that intimacy with God in suffering can be breathtakingly beautiful."

You Be You

You Be You
Author: Jamie Ivey
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1462749755

Have you ever felt held back from the abundant life God promises you? Do you ever look at the satisfaction and success in other people’s lives, and wonder where yours is? In You Be You, beloved podcast host and author Jamie Ivey reveals that the abundant life you want is closer than you think. It’s not over there in someone else’s life. No. It’s right here, right now, in your life as it already is—you just have to know how to take hold of it. And in this book, Jamie shows you how to: Throw out false definitions of success Give up the idea that you must have someone else’s skills, talents, family, or resources to succeed Use the beautiful level of influence that God has given you Start leaving your deepest mark on the world by living your story Are you ready to finally bloom where you’re planted? To finally free yourself to flourish? To live a life that could only be done by Him and through you? Then jump into You Be You, and you’ll find yourself satisfied and succeeding in ways you never expected.

Precious Moments Little Book of Bible Stories

Precious Moments Little Book of Bible Stories
Author: Precious Moments,
Publisher: HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2017-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0718097637

Through sweet Precious Moments artwork and gentle storytelling, this padded board book teaches little ones how they are precious in God's sight through simple Bible stories. Full color.

Ordinary

Ordinary
Author: Michael Horton
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310517389

Radical. Crazy. Transformative and restless. Every word we read these days seems to suggest there’s a “next-best-thing,” if only we would change our comfortable, compromising lives. In fact, the greatest fear most Christians have is boredom—the sense that they are missing out on the radical life Jesus promised. One thing is certain. No one wants to be “ordinary.” Yet pastor and author Michael Horton believes that our attempts to measure our spiritual growth by our experiences, constantly seeking after the next big breakthrough, have left many Christians disillusioned and disappointed. There’s nothing wrong with an energetic faith; the danger is that we can burn ourselves out on restless anxieties and unrealistic expectations. What’s needed is not another program or a fresh approach to spiritual growth; it’s a renewed appreciation for the commonplace. Far from a call to low expectations and passivity, Horton invites readers to recover their sense of joy in the ordinary. He provides a guide to a sustainable discipleship that happens over the long haul—not a quick fix that leaves readers empty with unfulfilled promises. Convicting and ultimately empowering, Ordinary is not a call to do less; it’s an invitation to experience the elusive joy of the ordinary Christian life.

The Dragon and the Stone

The Dragon and the Stone
Author: Kathryn Butler
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2022-04-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1433579502

An Adventure Novel for Middle-Grade Readers Steeped in Magic, Mystery, and Glimmers of Hope—Book 1 in the Dream Keeper Saga Even though she's only 12 years old, Lily McKinley already feels the weight of the world's brokenness. She's seen it in her mother's exhaustion, her grandmother's illness, and the cruelty of Adam, the bully at her school. But most tragically, she experienced it two months ago when her father died in a terrible accident. As an artistic daydreamer, Lily has a brilliant imagination to help her cope, but that imagination often gets her into trouble. One day, it transports her to a fantasy world called the Somnium Realm, where her father's secret history embroils her in an epic quest. With the help of a dragon guide named Cedric, Lily battles evil shrouds, harpies, and other creatures to find her way through grief, rescue the world from evil, and discover the power of redemption. This thrilling novel by Kathryn Butler mixes fantasy with Christian themes, taking middle-grade readers on a quest through castles, forests, and caverns to help a young girl find hope and usher in restoration. Christian Themes: This exciting story invites readers into deep conversations about the gospel and theological issues including faith, mourning, sacrifice, salvation, and redemption Ideal for Middle-Grade Readers and Families: Includes kids' favorite fantasy and adventure elements with imaginative new characters and settings they'll love Book 1 in the Dream Keeper Saga by Kathryn Butler

Christian Minimalism

Christian Minimalism
Author: Becca Ehrlich
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2021-05-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1640653899

"Ehrlich’s insightful self-help guide will resonate with Christians wishing to streamline an overstuffed life."—Publishers Weekly Logically, we all know our purpose in life is not wrapped up in accumulating possessions, wealth, power, and prestige—Jesus is very clear about that—but society tells us otherwise. Christian Minimalism attempts to cut through our assumptions and society’s lies about what life should look like and invites readers into a life that Jesus calls us to live: one lived intentionally, free of physical, spiritual, and emotional clutter. Written by a woman who simplified her own life and practices these principles daily, this book gives readers a fresh perspective on how to live out God’s grace for us in new and exciting ways and live out our faith in a way that is deeply satisfying.

Precious Moments: Little Book of Prayers

Precious Moments: Little Book of Prayers
Author: Precious Moments
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1400322782

Inspire little ones to pray with this Precious Moments® themed book of prayers. Prayers of thanks, prayers of praise, prayers for school, for mealtime, for bedtime—boys and girls are sure to discover prayers that will become lifetime favorites. Featuring adorable Precious Moments characters, this case-bound, padded board book will be a cherished addition to any child’s library. Children will be drawn to the soft, inviting illustrations, and parents will appreciate the heartfelt prayers and the scriptures from the International Children’s Bible®. Since 1978, Precious Moments has grown into an evergreen brand recognized worldwide, with more than 14.5 million books and Bibles sold through Thomas Nelson.

The Chosen Generation

The Chosen Generation
Author: Kimberly D. Graham
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2011-09
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1619043025

In life we are faced with many challenges and obstacles along our journey. We must be able to navigate obstacles without allowing them to stop us from reaching our goals. We are all meant to live a good life! Be your best in everything and learn to live life with no regrets. God loves you and has equipped you to live a blessed life. Kimberly Graham was born and raised in the mid-west. She is a military war veteran, a wife, a mother and most importantly a lover of God. Kim's ultimate goal is to finish strong having completed everything God put her on earth to do.