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This cheerful collection of colorful images and simple words provides the perfect introduction to the fun and festive symbols of a birthday celebration. Included are words such as candle, cake, gift,

This fresh, inspiring call to community and connection from an entrepreneur and leader is perfect for anyone feeling alone and ready to set off on a journey to true belonging.Many of us feel more alone than ever despite living in the most connected society in human history. We need to belong in the same way that we need oxygen–our physical bodies require it. We perform better and have greater successes as individuals when we are connected to the collective.Join author Natalie Franke as she shares her story of longing for connection in the chaos and lessons learned on her journey to true belonging. Together we’ll uncover how to:Kick scroll-induced jealousy to the curb and transform the way that social media makes you feel about yourself and othersOvercome loneliness by finding your people and cultivating true community in your personal and professional worldStrike the balance between camaraderie and competition so that you can live a deeply fulfilled and joyful lifeHuman beings are not

So you have a Tween! What now? Dr. Amanda Craig knows what it’s like to watch your child go from sweet elementary student to moody tween in the span of just a few years and she’s here to help navigate you through it!How do we keep our kids close while cultivating the confidence they’ll need to grow up? How do we navigate the inevitable dips, divides, and potholes? Where do we find the strength, self-awareness, and wisdom that amount to a path forward? Despite the parenting opportunities in the tween years, we often spend time focused on academics and the social concerns of elementary school then quickly pivot to worries about safety, drugs, sex and the rebellious behavioral issues of the teen years. We think we’re connecting but we’re not. We miss the neurological explosion that is taking place before us as tweens experience four significant changes that shake them (and us) to their core.Their brains are changing.They feel and experience emotions they do not recognize.They’re hyperawar

A look at the ways the Christian church has changed in recent years―from the decline of the mainline denominations to the mega-churchification of American culture to the rise of the Nones and Exvaneglicals― as well as a hopeful vision for reimagining what the church might look like going forward.The United States is in the middle of an unprecedented spiritual, technological, demographic, political and social transformation― moving from an older, mostly white, mostly Protestant, religion-friendly society to a younger diverse, multiethnic, pluralistic culture, where no one faith group will have the advantage. At the same time, millions of Americans are abandoning organized religion altogether in favor of disorganized disbelief. Reorganized Religion is an in-depth and critical look at why people are leaving American churches and what we lose as a society as it continues. But it also accepts the dismantling of what has come before and try to help readers reinvent the path forward. This boo

You can’t be everything to everyone. But you can do what matters, so you can live more. Today we are all stretching ourselves more than ever to live up to life’s seemingly endless demands, so why do we still feel we are less than enough? Mattie James― mother, influencer, and CEO―believes that living a beautiful life amidst the chaos and pressures is possible. All it takes is a little everyday MAGIC. In this book, Mattie shows you how, helping you to evaluate the tasks and decisions you face in your daily life to make sure everything in your life is MAGIC: MeaningfulAesthetically pleasingGoal-orientedIntentionalConsistentThis honest and practical guide offers tools, insights, and encouragement to help you center yourself within the minutiae of everyday life and evaluate tasks to become intentional about everything you do. Mattie shows readers how to be more efficient by making big decisions in the morning, batching household chores for maximum effectiveness, and deciding which tasks to

Generations past have embraced a robust array of rituals and customs surrounding death and bereavement. When did we forget how to grieve well?When Amanda Held Opelt suffered a season of loss―including three miscarriages and the death of her grandmother and culminating in the unexpected death of her sister, New York Times bestselling writer Rachel Held Evans―she was confronted with sorrow she didn't know to how face. And through her career as an international aid worker, she traveled to some of the world’s most troubled regions, devastated by war, natural disasters, and disease. In the wake of these losses and exposure to trauma, Opelt struggled to process her grief and accept the reality of her pain and the pain in the world. She also wrestled with some unexpectedly difficult questions: What does it mean to truly grieve and to grieve well? Why is it so hard to move on? Why didn’t my faith prepare me for this kind of pain? Does the Bible really speak to the heart of sorrow? What am I su

Thriving stand-up comic and actress Yvonne Orjibest known as Issa Raes BFF on the HBO series, Insecureshares the secrets to living the life of your dreams. Yvonne Orji has never shied away from being unapologetically herself, and that includes being outspoken about her faith. Known for interpreting Biblical stories and metaphors to fit current times, her humorous and accessible approach to faith leaves even non-believers inspired and wanting more.The way Yvonne sees it, God is a Sovereign Prankster, punking folks long before Ashton Kutcher made it cool. When she meditates on her own lifecomplete with unforeseen blessings and unanticipated roadblocksshe realizes it's one big testimony to how God tricked her into living out her wildest dreams. And she wants us to join in on getting bamboozled. This is not a Self-Help bookit's a Get Yours book!In Bamboozled by Jesus, a frank and fresh advice book, Orji takes readers on a journey through twenty-five life lessons, gleaned from her own exper

A permaculture expert and popular YouTube Homesteader shares the skills and the delights of becoming a part of your own food story in this inspiring, accessible, and beautiful invitation to a more abundant, healthy, and connected life.Have you ever wanted to experiment with growing your own food but didn’t think you had the space, the time, or the knowledge? Justin Rhodes thought the same thing―until after years battling systemic illness and struggling to provide the kind of wholesome food he wanted for his family, he bought a seed packet at the grocery store and was hooked! Justin discovered the miraculous potential and empowerment of working with nature to grow food for his family, and since that discovery, he has shared his self-taught skills with hundreds of thousands of growers via his popular YouTube channel and website. Whether you're looking for greater food security, better health, tastier food, to save or earn money, connect with your food source, this book is for you. If you

Find your own gratitude attitude with this helpful journal inspired by the teachings in The Power of Thank You and discover that no matter how messy life gets, God will make it good.Living life with a heart of gratitude for who God is and what He has done lifts your burdens and allows you to see everything in a different light. Regularly giving thanks to God not only helps you fully realize how He’s working in your life, it gives you a new perspective—your mind is renewed, your attitude is improved, and you're filled with joy.Things will certainly happen to you that don’t seem fair, and it’s much easier to make excuses and feel sorry for yourself. By using the characteristics outlined in The Power of Thank You, this journal gives women a place to write out their praises, concerns, prayers, and thanksgivings, and the beautiful four-color interior design makes My Thank You Journal a stunning and extraordinary gift for any time of year.Keep saying, “I trust You, God, and I believe You wil

You weren't born to be like everyone else. You weren't born to fade into the background. God made you to stand out. And He has amazing adventures planned for you!You can certainly survive without adve

Emmy-nominated actress and comic, Yvonne Orji, candidly yet humorously shares the twists and turns that eventually led her to success, while seamlessly interweaving a modern-day Biblical blueprint to

It doesn't matter who you are or what you've done, God wants a relationship with you. When we turn to the Lord, He is there waiting to forgive us and give us a purpose for our lives. Unfortunately,

All aboard! Santa's Christmas train is coming to town! Lucky young travelers embark on a festive train ride to Santa's village in this Christmas board book. As the train goes "up, up, up, and down, do

In THE LOOKING BOOK, beloved author P. K. Hallinan uses lively rhyming verse to invite children to delight in the wonders of the world around them. Given a pair of "lookers" by their mom, two boys ven

This book begins as morning dawns and the zookeeper makes his rounds, exhorting animals to wake up, comb their hair, and stand up straight. When human visitors arrive, theobservations begin to flow: “My, what silly things they do, all these creatures at the zoo. Walking on all kinds of feet, dancing to an inner beat. Babies riding on their backs, on their bellies, snug in sacks. Hear the silly sounds they speak, as they howl and squawk and shriek!” But just who is talking about whom? With a clever twist and a new, sturdy board book format, this book will have even the youngest children begging for a trip to the zoo.

How much does God love you? Author Michelle Medlock Adams answers this question in simple, rhyming verse that relates God’s love to everyday objects familiar to children. Little ones&#

News headlines point to a world that has gone stark-raving mad. Right is wrong and wrong is right. Religious liberty is under attack. Gender identity and fluidity is not only accepted but encouraged.

Has the world pulled you away from God by enticing you to believe that others have the answers that will bring you happiness—the perfect mate, financial success, a flawless body, drama-free home

God’s Many Voices is an invitation to learn God’s voice in the scriptures and then recognize it everywhere in daily life. Only his voice in our lives can give us confidence in our decision

What do you do when you can relate more to Jezebel, Rahab, or Eve rather than Esther or Mary? To her surprise and joy, author Autumn Miles discovered most of the heroes of the Bible were plagued with

Our world is becoming more and more hostile toward the things of God. Another day, another year, another life passes and we haven't told anyone about the best thing that has ever happened to us -- the

Something special happens when you learn to write or draw God's Word. In Faith and Lettering, Krystal Whitten's advice and encouragement will help you draw near to God and pursue a d

In this world you will have trouble. Count on it! It might be something small or something big, but you know you don’t have an answer. You’ve come to a realization there is a limit to what

Do you desire to change or completely start over? Starting over is not as difficult as we think. The Genesis account of Creation reveals a divine sequence, showing us the secrets to new life. When we

Inspired by the author's fortieth birthday celebration where she committed to forty days of intentional kindness, this book shares the ripple effect that changed an entire community. In less than a ye

C.S. Lewis called it “the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.” We are, in fact, in desperate search of someone or something to satisfy the lon

Imagine the Creator of the Universe sitting across from you as you map out your day, week, and life. Who better to counsel, encourage and help you to live fully and make a difference every day than th

This collection of thirty simple devotions written for two- to four-year-olds is crafted to spark questions and begin conversations. From celebrating God’s love for us and relying on Him in times of n

Have you ever wondered how the book of Revelation applies to your life? When Christ Appears brings clarity to one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible. The book of Revelation promises a specia

Pray A-Z: A Practical Guide to Praying for Your Community will help you topically organize your prayer requests and lay the burdens of your community at the feet of our Heavenly Father. Whether you ar

Ariana Blake has one chance to land her own show on the Home Project Network and nothing—not an uncooperative client, a job site without indoor plumbing, or a challenging videographer—is going to stan

In this world you will have trouble. Count on it! It might be something small or something big, but you know you don’t have an answer. You’ve come to a realization there is a limit to what you can do

Learn specific,effective strategies to avoid sinking into overwhelming debt while pursuing a career-advancing degree.

In the parable of the sower, Jesus foretold all the ways the world would try to reject God’s Word. Rocks will be thrown at the righteous, dirty birds will try to steal your peace and assurance, and br

When you can’t be with your child, these prayers will give you the words to express your heart’s desire to the One who loves them even more than you.

Words have the power to change your life.

An encouraging, scripture-based devotion to guide you through any challenge.