You already know the women you'll meet in this book. They may sit beside you in the pew . . . or join you at small group . . . or touch your heart from a speaker's podium. They have all been saved. They all love the Lord. And yet . . .

• One struggles with sucidal despair
• Another is involved with adultery, pornography, or a same-sex attraction
• Another endures regular beatings - or worse - by someone who claims to love her
• Another is divorced . . . or thinking about it
• This one drinks secretly or "doctor shops" for pain pills
• That one wrestles with depression or bipolar disorder
• And many others feel they can never be thin enough, beautiful enough, successful enough . . . or Christian enough to be loved or accepted

They're all good Christian girls who have been broken by sin - their own and others.

They all needed the honest, life-giving truth at the heart of this book. Do you?

Tammy Maltby addresses issues that aren't discussed much in church circles - private sins that she and other women have battled.

An introduction to the basics of good manners, from meeting and greeting people to proper telephone and mealtime behavior.

When home-management expert and best-selling author Emilie Barnes opened her heart in the devotionals "Fill My Cup, Lord "(more than 113,000 copies sold) and "Help Me Trust You, Lord," readers responded to her message of experiencing God's healing touch in her life.

Now Emilie writes about the health challenges she has faced in recent years, broken family relationships and the process of healing, and God's unfailing peace and loving presence in the midst of darkness. As women lift their prayers to the Lord and ask Him to fill them with hope, they will grow in their walk with Him like never before and be able to offer the gift of encouragement to someone who needs it just as much as they do.

Formerly titled "A Cup of Hope"

Life management expert Donna Otto shares with readers simple tips and practical insights to help them have the home of their dreams--one in which holiness reigns and rest, peace, and joy can be found.

Women of all ages will benefit from suggestions that will encourage them as they shape the atmosphere of their home create an environment that is relaxing and loving nourish the body and the soul enjoy life with creativity and laughter provide a safe and peaceful place for loved ones and guests alike

"Making Your Home Holy Ground "prompts readers to take a fresh look at their hearts and homes and move beyond house beautiful to the fulfillment of house holy.