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Does life have you feeling unsettled, overlooked, anxious,
exhausted? Good news! There's a better way. Enter The Peace Project
with its short, digestible chapters full of practical application.
This thirty-day experiment invites you to experience lasting
personal peace through the outward practices of thankfulness,
kindness, and mercy. In these hopeful pages, Kay Wills Wyma takes
us along on a journey to see others--as well as ourselves--not as
objects or obstacles but as people of great worth. People who
matter. The result? Transformation--for you and those around you.
Experiencing the endless depths of God's peace where you can
actually, finally, somehow breathe. Welcome to the
less-than-perfect, sometimes hilarious, consistently magical
journey of practicing thankfulness, kindness, and mercy with Kay,
her kids, and some brave friends. "Kay Wyma is a funny, honest, and
encouraging guide who will walk with you toward more peace in your
life one day, one step at a time."--Holley Gerth, bestselling
author of The Powerful Purpose of Introverts "Ultimately, everyone
wants to be seen, to be valued, to feel like they matter. We can do
that. Kay's Peace Project invites readers to see and value people
through a challenge to practice thankfulness, kindness, and mercy
each day for thirty days."--Leon Logothetis, global adventurer,
author, and TV host of Netflix's The Kindness Diaries "Kay shares
her family's journey so openly and generously and welcomes you to
the table. Grab a cup of tea or coffee and settle in as she invites
you into her world in The Peace Project."--Melissa d'Arabian, Food
Network Star, New York Times bestselling author of Ten Dollar
Dinners and Tasting Grace "When you change your gaze, when you
choose to respond to life redemptively, your brain changes, your
heart changes, and the world around you heals a little. Our world
needs this message."--Susie Larson, talk radio host, national
speaker, and author of Fully Alive "From carpool with her kids to
surly people at the store, Kay shares the exasperated thoughts we
all have and offers hope and helpful solutions for seeing the world
through a more positive lens. Want to soothe your soul? Try The
Peace Project and get ready to chill out."--Melanie Dale, author of
Calm the H*ck Down "Unfortunately, I can't force others to be less
rude. But thanks to Kay, I'm better equipped to control my response
and find peace in any circumstance."--Heather MacFadyen, host and
author of the Don't Mom Alone podcast and book
The New York Times #1 bestselling book by Pastor Rick Warren that helps
you understand the purpose of your life. As one of the best-selling
nonfiction books in history, with more than 34 million copies sold, and
more than 70 translations available, The Purpose Driven Life is far
more than just a book; it's the roadmap for your spiritual journey. A
journey that will transform your life.
"Movie stars and political leaders aren't the only ones turning to Rick
Warren for spiritual guidance. Millions of people - from NBA and LPGA
players to corporate executives to high school students to prison
inmates - meet regularly to discuss The Purpose Driven Life.”
-Time
In The Purpose Driven Life you'll find the answers to three of life's
most important questions:
•The Question of Existence: Why am I alive?
•The Question of Significance: Does my life matter?
•The Question of Purpose: What on earth am I here for?
Living out the purpose you were created for moves you beyond survival
or success to a life of significance - the life you were meant to live.
You will discover the five benefits of knowing your purpose:
•It will explain the meaning of your life.
•It will simplify your life.
•It will focus your life.
•It will increase your motivation.
•It will prepare you for eternity.
The Purpose Driven Life is designed to be read in 42 short chapters
that will inspire you to stop and realize how God uniquely designed you
for a purpose only you can fulfill. It also includes links to 3-minute
video introductions to each chapter and a 30 to 40-minute audio Bible
study message for each chapter. There are also appendixes including
questions for further study and additional resources.
Before you were born, God already planned your life. God longs for you
to discover the life he created you to live - here on earth, and
forever in eternity. Let The Purpose Driven Life show you how.
From devastating natural disasters to deadly highway accidents,
tragedies occur every day around the world and in our own lives. As
we face death, grief, loss, we become angry and our faith is tested
as we ask, "Is God really in control?"Navigator author Jerry
Bridges helps answer that question positively in this topical Bible
study, offering comfort and hope by exploring the greater purposes
and character of God.- Includes discussion questions- Can be used
by men, women, and teens
A profound follow-up to the bestselling book and major motion
picture, The Ultimate Gift. When Jason Stevens found out he had to
jump through hoops to get an unnamed inheritance from his
billionaire grandfather, he was not amused. By the time he'd
finished learning the lessons, he'd become a different man. Ready
to tackle the duties of running a multibillion-dollar trust, he is
once again derailed, this time by his pugnacious family. Not
content with their cattle ranches and oil fields, his aunts,
uncles, and even his parents are determined to see every last dime
entrusted to their own self-serving pockets. With none of the
reluctance he initially showed for the gift, he eagerly accepts the
challenge and pushes himself to prove, not only to his family and
the court but also to the world, that with determination and the
simple tenets of the gift, anyone can lead the ultimate life.
This book is for any woman who has ever been overwhelmed with
indecision, paralyzed with fear, or just plain stuck. With no-nonsense
biblical truth, Fear Is Not the Boss of You is a loving kick in the
backside that will catapult you into ACTION. Successful entrepreneur,
business coach, and girl next door Jennifer Allwood is your guide to
show you why you can't stay stuck, teaching you how to get out of your
own way and get on the road to fulfilling the life of your dreams--even
if you're afraid.
Whether you're thinking of launching a new business, adopting a child,
writing a book, or competing in a triathlon, Jennifer will motivate you
to move from paralyzing fear into courageous obedience and action. With
stories, straightforward truth, and practical tips you can apply today,
Jennifer will show you how to:
- Identify how and where you are stuck
- Determine what's holding you back
- Get out of your own way
- Empower those around you
- Experience the incredible joy that comes from trusting a
big God to do big things in you and through you
This is your gutsy invitation to go after the big dream God has called
you to . . . because fear is not the boss of you.
Children aged 5-8 will enjoy memorizing 77 of the Bible’s key Scripture
verses in this fun and engaging format. First they read the Scripture
verse, then they write it out and then they color in the creatively
designed Scripture verse. Repetition is the key to memorization and
this easy-to-use tool will help parents and Sunday school teachers sow
the seeds of Scripture into children’s hearts. Ideal for use in Sunday
School and homeschooling Christian curriculum.
Discover simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that will help you find meaning beyond the chaos of family life as you create a home where kids and parents alike practice how to love God and each other.
You long for tender moments with your children--but do you ever find yourself too busy to stop, make eye contact, and say something you really mean? Daily habits are powerful ways to shape the heart--but do you find yourself giving in to screen time just to get through the day? You want to parent with purpose--but do you know how to start?
Award-winning author and father of four Justin Whitmel Earley understands the tension between how you long to parent and what your daily life actually looks like. In Habits of the Household, Earley gives you the tools you need to create structure--from mealtimes to bedtimes--that free you to parent toddlers, kids, and teens with purpose.
Learn how to:
- Develop a bedtime liturgy to settle your little ones and ground them in God's love
- Discover a new framework for discipline as discipleship
- Acquire simple practices for more regular and meaningful family mealtimes
- Open your eyes to the spirituality of parenting, seeing small moments as big opportunities for spiritual formation
- Develop a custom age chart for your family to more intentionally plan your shared years under the same roof
Each chapter in Habits of the Household ends with practical patterns, prayers, or liturgies that your family can put into practice right away. As you create liberating rhythms around your everyday routines, you will find your family has a greater sense of peace and purpose as your home becomes a place where, above all, you learn how to love.
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