Download or read book The Better Mom written by Ruth Schwenk and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mothering is messy. Our joy and hope in raising children doesn’t change the reality that being a mom can be frustrating, stressful, and tiring. But just as God is using us to shape our children, God is using our children and motherhood to shape us. In The Better Mom, author Ruth Schwenk, herself a mother of four children, encourages us with the good news that there is more to being a mom than the extremes of striving for perfection or simply embracing the mess. We don’t need to settle for surviving our kids’ childhood. We can grow through it. With refreshing and heartfelt honesty Ruth emboldens moms to: Find freedom and walk confidently in purpose Create a God-honoring home environment Overcome unhealthy and destructive emotions such as anger, anxiety, and more Avoid glorifying the mess of mom-ing or idolizing perfection Cultivate life-giving friendships At the heart of The Better Mom is the message that Jesus calls us to live not a weary life, but a worthy life. We don’t have to settle for either being apathetic or struggling to be perfect. Both visions of motherhood go too far. Ruth offers a better option. She says, “It’s okay to come as we are, but what we’re called to do and be is far too important to stay there! The way to becoming a better mom starts not with what we are doing, but with who God is inviting us to become."

Download or read book Where God Wants to Meet You Next written by Calvin Ellison and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God has always desired to meet and fellowship with mankind. We have set our expectations to meet God in places that are comfortable and familiar to us, but God cannot be limited to where we expect to encounter him, because heaven itself cannot contain him. This book will expound on various places God has met with people, leading up to the place God wants to meet you next.

Download or read book The Better Mom Devotional written by Ruth Schwenk and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a mom, you want to give your best to your family. Motherhood is incredibly rewarding, yet its challenges can leave you feeling anxious, inadequate, and overwhelmed with mom guilt. Trusted author Ruth Schwenk of Pressing Pause and The Better Mom blog will help you learn to give yourself grace as you grow in wisdom with The Better Mom Devotional. As a busy mom of four kids, Ruth understands the stress of raising a family and trying to do it all perfectly, but she has uncovered a secret: becoming a better mom doesn't start with what you are doing but with who God is inviting you to become. In The Better Mom Devotional, 100 devotions filled with Scripture, prayers, and reflection questions will help you discover: How God uses motherhood to change you from the inside out Intentional ways to deepen your faith in any season of parenting The true calling of motherhood: training, disciplining, and loving your children well The life-giving impact of honest, loving friendships This devotional is a great fit for: Mothers of small children and teenagers Small groups, women's Bible study groups, and personal daily reflection Mother's Day, birthdays, and holiday gifting With Ruth's encouragement, you can overcome mom guilt, stop trying to be the perfect mom, let go of the endless to-do list of motherhood, and experience the most challenging but rewarding adventure yet--becoming The Better Mom.

Download or read book A Holy Ambition written by John Piper and published by . This book was released on 2019-11 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vision of and invitation to the work of global missions challenges Christians to cultivate a holy ambition to preach Christ where he has not been named. For the apostle Paul had such an ambition, Jesus's Great Commission to make disciples of all nations is still in effect, and thousands of people groups have yet to hear of him.

Download or read book No More Faking Fine written by Esther Fleece Allen and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scripture reveals a God who meets us where we are, not where we pretend to be. No More Faking Fine is your invitation to get honest with God through the life-giving language of lament. If you've ever been given empty clichés during challenging times, you know how painful it is to be misunderstood by well-meaning people. When life hurts, we often feel pressure--from others and ourselves--to keep it together, suck it up, or pray it away. But Scripture reveals a God who lovingly invites us to give honest voice to our emotions when life hits hard. For most of her life, Esther Fleece Allen believed she could bypass the painful emotions of her broken past by shutting them down altogether. She was known as an achiever and an overcomer on the fast track to success. But in silencing her pain, she robbed herself of the opportunity to be healed. Maybe you've done the same. Esther's journey into healing began when she discovered that God has given us a real-world way to deal with raw emotions and an alternative to the coping mechanisms that end up causing more pain. It's called lament--the gut-level, honest prayer that God never ignores, never silences, and never wastes. No More Faking Fine is your permission to lament, taking you on a journey down the unexpected pathway to true intimacy with God. Drawing from careful biblical study and hard-won insight, Esther reveals how to use God's own language to come closer to him as he leads us through our pain to the light on the other side, teaching you that: We are robbing ourselves of a divine mystery and a divine intimacy when we pretend to have it all together God does not expect us to be perfect; instead, he meets us where we are There is hope beyond your heartache, disappointment, and grief Like Esther, you'll soon find that when one person stops faking fine, it gives everyone else permission to do the same.

Download or read book The Purity Principle written by Randy Alcorn and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thirty years Randy Alcorn has been encouraging people-young and old-to pursue the rewards of sexual purity. Too often we settle for a compromised Christianity that's just a baptized version of the world's sad existence, rather than the abundant life to which God calls us. This book deals with - raising children to embrace sexual purity - providing an example of purity in the home - protecting purity in dating (at any age) - and maintaining purity in marriage. Biblical, practical, and concise, The Purity Principle is a one-stop handbook for individuals, families and churches. Some people have given up on purity. Some have never tried. Bestselling author Randy Alcorn shows us why, in this culture of impurity, the stakes are so high—and what we can do to experience the freedom of purity. Impurity will always destroy us; purity always leads to higher pleasures! Choose wisely. Let the insights of this amazing book—written for old and young, married and single—help you gain your footing on the path to truly lasting joy.

Download or read book The Law of Rewards written by Randy Alcorn and published by Tyndale House Publishers. This book was released on 2024-07-09 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of "The Treasure Principle" makes a clear, compelling case for an underemphasized scriptural principle: that believers will receive differing rewards in heaven based on their earthly choices.

Download or read book Where God Wants to Meet You Next written by Calvin Ellison and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-06 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where God Wants to Meet you NextDr Calvin Ellison is an Author, Entrepreneur, Naturopathic Doctor, Certified Nutritional Consultant, Global Wellness Trailblazer and Marriage and Men's Advisor. He is the Author and Founder of the Men Magnifying Manhood movement. Having held various positions of leadership, Dr. Ellison is well equipped to discuss the subject matter of Where God wants to Meet you Next. In a world where Christian believers are torn and divided along political-social and economical divides, this book recenters and normalizes lives from a Christ and Godly perspectives. All material gains, fame, and accolades can never replace or repair a hurting soul. Families are torn between expediency to survive versus thriving in Faith and Unity. Politicians have waged ideological wars along political lines while the poor's cry goes unheard. Who is going to stand for the weak amongst us? In this book Dr. Ellison lays down the framework to recovery. To move forward, we must know where God wants us to be positioned. Its one thing to know of God, its another to know Him. The journey starts in the Garden of Eden and flows through the Old Covenant, and finally established in the New Covenant through Jesus Christ. God has given us all things richly to enjoy. But we Must know what those things are, and we Must be where He wants to be to receive those things. Dr. Ellison writes in details how to know Where God Wants to Meet you Next. Having worked as a Pastor for over 20 years, he knows and feels the pain of the flock. And like a Shepherd he desires to lead you to those pastures in the scriptures using the Word of Knowledge and Wisdom. A Must read for those who are seeking to reset and start over in victory. Dr. and Mrs. Ellison have presented to thousands of married couples and singles nationally and internationally, through Seminars, Banquets, TV, and Radio. They have been married for 38 years. He is the author of ten books and co-author of five national publications.

Download or read book Encouragement for Today written by Renee Swope and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pull away from the things that pull you down and find lasting encouragement for today. The women at Proverbs 31 Ministries offer 100 devotions of wit, wisdom, and encouragement for women. For twenty years the P31 team has equipped and encouraged nearly a million women to live in the power of God’s truths that apply to their everyday life. Written by women from every walk of life, you will find inspiration to live authentically and fully grounded in the Word of God. The P31 Team shares from the realities of everyday life including highs and lows, humorous stories and tender moments. You will be drawn toward the truths God offers and enabled to rise above and become all God created you to be.

Download or read book The Practice of the Presence of God written by Brother Lawrence and published by Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.. This book was released on 2011-10-15 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book His Rules written by Christopher Burge and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2008-12-24 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frustrated by All the Advice for Finding Mr. or Mrs. Right? Some worldly “experts” may sound sexy but don’t offer the spiritual tools you need to address the real-life pains, temptations, and fears associated with the dating experience. Quickie solutions won’t cut it, and neither will a wait-and-see approach. You want God’s views–His rules for becoming and attracting a lifelong mate. This book offers the answers you’ve been seeking. ·Rule 1: Make Sure Your Map Isn’t Upside Down (Get a clue about what real relationships are about, for your own sake!) ·Rule 5: Clean House (If your internal house is dirty, how can you invite folks to come live with you?) ·Rule 6: Put the Kingdom Above the Booty (God’s not getting relationship rules from Sex and the City, so why are you?) ·Rule 11: Stop Looking Back (Crying about what could’ve been keeps you from what can be.) ·Rule 15: Handle the Heat (Learn how to tame the fire, or get out of the kitchen.) ·Plus eleven more rules for avoiding relationship disasters. Using wit, straight talk, and real-life illustrations, His Rules explores relationship guidelines singles can follow as they seek out lifelong love. These no-nonsense relationship rules will equip you to get closer to God, challenge you to clean up your act in preparation for a mate, and give you the savvy you need to distinguish a godly mate from an imposter. Because when you commit to following God’s guidance, your relationship will not only work–it will last.

Download or read book By Faith in God Our Success Is a Guarantee written by Rigaud Paul and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-08-12 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book What God Wants to Do for You written by Jim George and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jim George shares 24 sure promises from the Bible that show just how much God loves us. God has given us many promises tailored perfectly to our needs, yet we seldom call upon them because we don’t know what they are. Readers will be encouraged as they discover all God wants to do for them—for example, He is eager to give them forgiveness in times of failure hope in the midst of uncertainty peace when life gets stressful courage for trying times comfort in life’s disappointments and trials Includes study questions that help readers know how they can benefit from God’s incredible promises in their everyday lives.

Download or read book Take Every Thought Captive written by Kelly Balarie and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2023-04-11 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We do not have a spirit of fear and timidity; we have a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. When we walk by the Spirit, we are not conformed to a world of worry and anxiety. Bad habits must cease. Negativity, confusion, and worry are banished. The enemy has no playground. Sound impossible? With God, nothing is impossible. Author and speaker Kelly Balarie offers a rousing call to be transformed through the renewing of your mind by taking every thought captive to Christ. She shows you how to · recognize the lies of the enemy · replace those lies with the truth of God · pray through times of mental and emotional strife · proactively use God's Word instead of living defensively and defeated If you long for clarity, purpose, or peace of mind, the clear, actionable steps laid out in this book will be a game-changer.

Download or read book GOD LOVES GANGS written by Ouida D. Sauls and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mary put her briefcase on the floor beside her as she looked out of the window of the train. Another passenger (Randall) put an identical briefcase on the rack above the seat across from where Mary and her daughters were sleeping. Then the man rushed off to the restroom. The train made a jerking motion as it took off and Randall’s briefcase fell to the floor across where Mary was sitting. Mary’s briefcase moved further down. Mary heard the noise and turned to notice the briefcase next to her and picked it up and placed it between the seats next to her. “That was quite a jolt,” Mary said as she picked up the briefcase not knowing it wasn’t hers. When Randall, a drug dealer returned to his seat, he panicked until he saw a briefcase two seats back. Randall’s briefcase now has a Bible and notebook and Mary’s briefcase is now filled with seven million dollars.

Download or read book The Cocktail written by Lorna Richardson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never before have I witnessed such a manifestation of Divine Power than the one I experienced. My malignant tumor miraculously disappeared without leaving a trace, hence there was no need for my surgeon to use his scalpel. How could I not appreciate a God who provided the last ingredient for the cancer cure cocktail and defended me for His Glory and for my good?

Download or read book Prayers And Promises for Supernatural Childbirth written by Jackie Mize and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2005-12-14 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Bundle of Joy for Every Woman Whose Heart Longs to be a Mommy Ten million people each year suffer—often in private shame and pain—because they’ve been told that they can never conceive children of their own as a couple (literally billions of dollars are spent each year on fertility cures); or because they’ve been...