Christian life and practice Books
Baker Publishing Group Women of Worth
Book SynopsisThe first book in the Focus on the Family Women''s Bible Study Series, Women of Worth, will help women discover their true identifies in Christ and develop a closer relationship with their Savior. The Focus on the Family Women''s Ministry series provides the opportunity for women to reconnect with their Savior and one another through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and activities.
£12.66
Baker Publishing Group Out of the Depths
Book SynopsisA WWII Hero''s Miraculous Survival at SeaJuly 30, 1945: After transporting uranium for the atomic bomb that would soon be dropped on Hiroshima, the USS Indianapolis headed unaccompanied toward a small island in the South Pacific. At 12:14 a.m., she was struck by two Japanese torpedoes, rolled over, and sank.Marine survivor Edgar Harrell vividly describes the horrors of being plagued by dehydration, exposure, saline poisoning, and sharks. This is a story of courage, ingenuity, and faith in God''s providence in the midst of the greatest catastrophe at sea in the history of the U.S. Navy.
£16.93
Baker Publishing Group Forgiven
Book SynopsisMother of Amish Schoolhouse Shooter Gives Message of Hope and HealingWho would have believed all the beauty God would create over the nine years since that awful day. On October 2, 2006, a gunman entered an Amish one-room schoolhouse, shooting ten girls, killing five, then finally taking his own life. This is his mother''s story. Not only did she lose her precious son through suicide, but she also lost her understanding of him as an honorable man. Her community and the world experienced trauma that no family or community should ever have to face. But this is, surprisingly, a story of hope and joy--of God revealing his grace in unexpected places. Today Terri lives in harmony with the Amish and has built lasting relationships that go beyond what anyone could have thought possible. From the grace that the Amish showed Terri''s family from day one, to the visits and ongoing care Terri has given to the victims and their families, no one could have foreseen the lov
£17.56
Baker Publishing Group The Giver and the Gift
Book SynopsisA Relational Approach to FundraisingFor many people, fundraising has become a dirty word. Conjuring images of guilt-inducing gimmickry, the predominant model saps the joy from both the donor and the receiver. But what if fundraising has the potential to be good for the giver, not just the recipient? What if it''s about love and service, not just 'What''s in it for me?' These are the questions that Peter Greer, president and CEO of Hope International, and David Weekley, one of America''s most influential philanthropists, answer in The Giver and the Gift. Based upon their own relationship and experiences, The Giver and the Gift outlines a Kingdom perspective on fundraising. Instead of guilt, there is gratitude. Instead of obligation, joy. It''s time to dismantle certain shaky beliefs and practices, energizing a new generation of generosity. 'How does fundraising become a Kingdom partnership, instead of just the transfer
£12.32
Baker Publishing Group Facing the Blitz
Book SynopsisPopular Speaker Reveals That Every Trial Is an OpportunityA football blitz is an attack to force the quarterback into a mistake and create mayhem. But a blitz also creates an opportunity for the quarterback, as it leaves holes in the defense. What looks like the worst play can become the best play.During a life blitz--financially, relationally, spiritually, or physically--by taking initiative you can do more than just survive. You can grow, succeed, and advance. Jeff shares lessons learned through all kinds of blitzes. He teaches how life is about transformation and being others-oriented, and how having the right mind-set can turn fear and misery into courage, growth, and joy. Includes end-of-chapter questions.Now in paper.
£17.05
Baker Publishing Group The New Believers Guide to the Christian Life
Book SynopsisWhat Life as a Christian Really Looks Like New believers need to know what to expect. While many books cover the nuts and bolts of new faith--how to read the Bible, how to pray, how to find a church--in this book, Alex Early focuses on issues of the heart. What are Christians supposed to feel? What happens when they sin? What does God want from them? Designed to challenge and reassure, this book gives a realistic depiction of the Christian life, and includes such topics as how to rest in God''s love, what forgiveness looks like when you blow it, what it means to find your identity in Christ, and how to pray with honesty and transparency.God isn''t surprised when we struggle, and although being in a relationship with God is amazing, he never promised that this life would be easy. He can handle 'real' people, and he pours out his reckless love regardless of what we do or think on any given day. We all need to be reminded of this, but especially those new to the
£999.99
Baker Publishing Group Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough A Practical
Book SynopsisLearn how fasting can strengthen your faith and draw you closer to God, helping you to be a true overcomer in Christ. From the leading authority on fasting, this book gives you the biblical reasons for practicing this spiritual discipline, and introduces you to nine biblical fasts--each designed for a specific physical and spiritual outcome.
£12.99
Baker Publishing Group Caring for Creation
Book SynopsisFaith-Based Solutions to Caring for the EarthClimate change is a confusing and polarizing issue. It may also prove to be the most daunting challenge of this century because children, the elderly, and the poor will be the first to feel its effects. The issue is all over the news, but what is seldom heard is a conservative, evangelical perspective.Connecting the dots between science and faith, this book explores the climate debate and how Christians can take the lead in caring for God''s creation. The authors answer top questions such as 'What''s really happening?' and 'Who can we trust?' and discuss stewarding the earth in light of evangelical values. 'Acting on climate change is not about political agendas,' they say. 'It''s about our kids. It''s about being a disciple of Jesus Christ.' Capping off this empowering book are practical, simple ideas for improving our environment and helping our families and those around us.
£15.15
Baker Publishing Group Sex Matters
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£999.99
Baker Publishing Group Celebrating Biblical Feasts
Book SynopsisThis popular guide explains how families and churches can celebrate seven Hebrew festivals to enhance their understanding of the message of the Bible.,'This unique book brings deeper meaning to seven Jewish feasts by offering a ''guided tour'' through each celebration from a new testament perspective. The author carefully explains the signi?cance of each feast, the materials necessary to observe them, and full directions for the events. Families and church groups will gain a memorable understanding of the symbolic representations of the Christ as found in the holy celebrations of the Old Testament.'
£11.99
Baker Publishing Group Disciplined Life
Book SynopsisA modern classic on the need for discipline, the book presents a clear, practical plan for developing true Christian discipleship.
£13.37
Baker Publishing Group Raising Your Grandchildren
Book SynopsisYou thought you were done raising children. But now, unexpectedly, your child isn''t able to raise their own kids, so you step up to fill in the gap. But what comes next? Do you have the energy to get the job done? Are you equipped in this ever-changing world? And will you be able to help your grandchildren draw close to the God you love? In Raising Your Grandchildren, you''ll discover the practical tools as well as the encouragement you need to find hope in Christ and strength for the journey. With wisdom and compassion, this book focuses on common emotional and spiritual challenges, and along the way readers will hear true stories from other grandparents going down this road themselves. No one expects to be a grandparent raising a grandchild, and it can be a daunting task. But take courage--it can also be a blessing. Let this book be your guide to finding hope and joy in the journey.
£999.99
Baker Publishing Group LongDistance Grandparenting
Book SynopsisYour heart aches for your grandchildren, even if you don''t get many chances to see them in person. You deeply want them to know how much God loves them, to grow in their relationship with him, and to make wise, God-honoring decisions. The good news is, just because you can''t spend as much time with them as you''d like, that doesn''t mean you can''t have a huge impact on their lives!In Long-Distance Grandparenting you''ll learn how to make the most of the opportunities you do have to connect with your grandchildren, including using technology to keep your relationship strong and taking advantage of the time you have together. But going beyond your relationship with your grandkids, this book emphasizes something that matters even more--your grandchild''s relationship with God. Find the encouragement and guidance to connect with your grandchildren and invest in their faith like never before!
£12.43
Baker Publishing Group Exhale
Book SynopsisMove from running-on-empty to spent-and-content.Exhale is for the woman who is suffocating under the pressures of being all things to all people. The pressure of filling every unfilled spot at church, home, and work. The pressure of trying to do it all right, make decisions that benefit everyone else, and keep everyone happy.Rather than adding more to your to-do list, in this book Amy Carroll and Cheri Gregory show you how to· lose who you''re not· love who you are· live your one life wellThis isn''t a time management book filled with how-to lists and calendar tools. Rather, it walks you through a process that releases you from the things that have created unbearable pressure. Then you''ll be free to start investing your life in ways that fulfill the desires of your heart, benefit your people, and bring glory to God. Includes Now Breathe activities that correspond to each chapter''s
£17.23
Baker Publishing Group Never Say Never
Book SynopsisA sudden shift in a hurricane''s course cancels senior citizen Donetta''s cruise at the last minute. Thrown together with a young woman named Kai, Donetta leads a group of evacuees back to Daily, Texas, where the charm of the town--and the high school coach--has Kai rethinking her drifter existence. Donetta, on the other hand, is contemplating moving on from her floundering marriage. As more people seek refuge in the small town, can they transition from merely surviving to truly thriving?
£17.11
Baker Publishing Group Love Comes Softly
Book SynopsisHeading west with her adventurous husband to claim land, Marty is struck by tragedy and left alone with her great loss and no way to return home. After his wife's death, Clark and his little girl are also in great need. His proposal to Marty comes with good intention, but will courage and faith be enough to bring them true love?
£11.79
Baker Publishing Group 3 Words That Will Change Your Life
Book SynopsisOne tiny little sentence can change your life. Ready for it?'God is here.'It may sound obvious at first, but truly understanding these three words is the key to more happiness, less boredom, more rest, less rush, more love, less drama, more peace, less fear.A deeply satisfying life doesn''t require a sabbatical, a mission trip, or a New Year''s resolution. As long as God is glorious enough and near enough, you can enjoy the life that is truly life--not just the cheap substitutes we''ve settled for.This book will help you move from just enjoying the good moments in life to worshiping the God who is right here, right now. This movement will exponentially increase your happiness, peace, and contentment. It will allow you to shake off the guilt and shame of sin and see yourself as God sees you. Learn how to recognize God''s impact on your life and find the joy he''s been waiting to give you.
£999.99
Baker Publishing Group Walk Run Soar
Book SynopsisAs a runner, you want to accomplish your physical goals. But deep down, you long for your training to be a more meaningful experience, engaging your body, mind, soul, and spirit. Walk, Run, Soar is a 52-week devotional and training journal designed for runners who hope to experience God''s presence, purpose, and glory in a deeper way as they run. Dorina Gilmore Young, and her triathlete husband, Shawn, will get you moving with a new motivation: improving your spiritual health. Along with weekly devotions to inspire you, Walk, Run, Soar includes· practical running/training tips· training schedules from a running and triathlon coach· advice on how to fuel your body well· reflection questions and action steps· space to journal and record your running progressWhether you are new to running or a longtime runner, Walk, Run, Soar will motivate you to hit your fitness goals while strengthening you
£16.64
Baker Publishing Group The Smart Stepfamily Participants Guide
Book SynopsisDiscover the key steps to building a healthy family with stepfamily expert Ron L. Deal. Now revised and updated, this interactive workbook is guaranteed to help you benefit from The Smart Stepfamily book and DVD. It includes:· Discussion questions for before and after each DVD session· Bonus question-and-answer section· Group leader instructions· Guidelines for facilitating effective groupsThrough eight engaging sessions, you''ll learn useable solutions for everyday living and glean valuable insight and practical tips for becoming a smart stepfamily.
£12.79
Baker Publishing Group Nube Por El Da Fuego Por La Noche Cmo Encontrar Y
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£13.49
Baker Publishing Group Ordinary on Purpose
Book SynopsisBeauty is Found in the OrdinaryThe world is shouting at us to be more. Strive. Achieve. Overachieve. Never stop pushing. As a family practice doctor, wife, and mother, Mikala Albertson appeared to be living a 'perfect' life, but really her whole world was falling apart. Married seven years to an alcohol and drug addict while raising two young children and finishing residency, Mikala eventually reached a breaking point. And surrendered. In sifting through the shattered pieces of her life, she realized she had been chasing something that doesn''t exist. Perfect is pretend. And what she desperately needed to embrace was ordinary. A good, hard, messy, gritty, lovely, ordinary life. In Ordinary on Purpose, Mikala shares her heartfelt journey in a raw and revealing way as she invites you to lay down your own endless chase for perfection and embrace this beautiful, messy life exactly as it is with our perfect, loving God right by your side. What
£12.34
Liguori Publications Journey of Faith for Teens Catechumenate
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£8.59
Destiny Image Angel Armies on Assignment The Divisions and
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£16.62
Destiny Image Incorporated Decrees that Heal
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£16.62
David C Cook Publishing Company A Place of Healing
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£12.34
Thomas Nelson Publishers My Fame His Fame
Book SynopsisLord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy. —Habakkuk 3:2 My Fame, His Fame is a call for believers to heed the example of the prophet Habakkuk by stepping to their watch on the ramparts and calling for a revelation of God’s mighty acts to be repeated in our time. It is an inspiring reminder that our lives are to be lived for one aim: to increase the fame of the Famous One.Thann presents a radically different—and far better—approach to achieving success in life and you will walk away inspired and equipped to live for the purpose of His fame.
£14.24
Thomas Nelson Publishers Its Never Too Late
Book SynopsisWisdom and inspiration for women approaching major life-change milestones, helping them to pursue what really matters in life.
£19.00
Thomas Nelson Publishers YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES WHAT EVERY FATHER NEEDS TO
Book SynopsisWild at Heart helped men to rediscover their masculine hearts---to be the men God designed them to be. Now this small book goes a step further, encouraging fathers to pass this insight on to their children. It is not by accident, contends John Eldredge, that little boys dream of being heroes and little girls dream of being rescued by a prince.
£6.53
Baker Publishing Group A Million Little Ways
Book SynopsisBestselling author and popular blogger offers an inspiring vision that art is what happens when welive like we are actually alive, blessing God and others in the process.
£15.29
Baker Publishing Group A Confident Heart Devotional
Book SynopsisBuilt on the hope-infusing truths found in the 2012 Retailer''s Choice Winner, A Confident Heart, Renee Swope''s new 60-day devotional takes women on a journey toward lasting confidence. Swope has expanded her popular 'When I say--God says' statements and Scriptures, and offers women a daily thought-map to help them exchange their most common and crippling self-doubts with God''s transforming truths.Like having a conversation with a friend and mentor, Renee''s authentic style and soul-stirring devotions include personal stories, powerful biblical teaching, and real-life application wrapped around one of God''s promises each day to help readers: •live confidently in their God-given roles, relationships and responsibilities •break free from people-pleasing and performance-based living•believe God''s promises and apply his truth in their daily lives•trust the certainty of God''s truth over their circumstances and emotions
£14.82
Fleming H. Revell Company Simply Tuesday
Book SynopsisOur obsession with bigger and faster is spinning us out of control. We move through the week breathless and bustling, just trying to keep up while longing to slow down. But real life happens in the small moments, the kind we find on Tuesday, the most ordinary day of the week. Tuesday carries moments we want to hold onto--as well as ones we''d rather leave behind. It holds secrets we can''t see in a hurry--secrets not just for our schedules but for our souls. It offers us a simple bench on which to sit, observe, and share our stories.For those being pulled under by the strong current of expectation, comparison, and hurry, relief is found more in our small moments than in our fast movements. In Simply Tuesday, Emily P. Freeman helps readers· stop dreading small beginnings and embrace today''s work· find contentment in the now--even when the now is frustrating or discouraging· replace competition with compassion· learn
£16.95
Baker Publishing Group Prescription for Life
Book SynopsisVascular surgeon gives readers medically sound strategies and tools to avoid prevalent health problems like heart disease, cancer, and dementia--and to turn back the clock on their physiological age to live younger longer.
£18.55
Fleming H. Revell Company What the Bible Says about Healthy Living
Book SynopsisIn a world infatuated with junk food and fad diets, why have we overlooked the simple instructions provided in the Bible that have guided people for thousands of years toward better health? You don''t have to be Jewish or Christian to find wisdom for healthier living in this doctor''s scripturally based book on eating and feeling better, and living longer. You''ll learn the truth about grains and nuts, and the ins and outs of meat, fat, and sweeteners. Discover why beverages can be the elixirs of life or death. The principles here will help anyone who is sick and tired of feeling sick and tired find energy, freedom from illness, and more vibrant health.
£17.81
Baker Publishing Group Appointed
Book SynopsisThrough her own story and her experience mentoring other women, the founder of The Blush Network shows young women that their significance is not found in achievements, relationships, appearance, or socioeconomic status, but in Christ.
£14.60
Baker Publishing Group Emotions Can You Trust Them
Book SynopsisDr. James Dobson provides practical guidelines and simple steps to help anyone understand their emotions so that they can improve interaction with others.
£15.62
Fleming H. Revell Company Untangled
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£16.05
Fleming H. Revell Company Dont Call It Love
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£12.34
Baker Publishing Group SecondChance Dogs
Book SynopsisBestselling author and animal lover offers a collection of true first-person stories about dogs rescuing people and people rescuing dogs, providing heartwarming tales for those looking for a feel-good read.
£10.44
Fleming H. Revell Company Victory 365
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£999.99
Fleming H. Revell Company Friends Partners and Lovers
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£15.40
Baker Publishing Group Breaking the Fear Cycle
Book SynopsisIt seems there is more to fear now than ever, but fear and anxiety are nothing new to human beings--or to God. The Bible calls us to not be afraid on many occasions, and of course we all want to live without fear. But just how is that accomplished when every news item seems designed to get us wringing our hands?Using her own story as a catalyst, Maria Furlough shows readers how to overcome fear for good. She calls readers to make a list of their fears, to choose to bring those fears to God rather than acting on them, and to trust God with the future. She shows how when we give God full control over our lives, choosing his sovereignty over our own ability, we can break the cycle of fear, grow through suffering, and trust God to fulfill his promises of protection and peace.Anyone who is filled with anxiety over their personal circumstances, the state of the world today, or even their fear-clogged social media feeds will welcome this hands-on journey from
£15.19
Baker Publishing Group A Path through Suffering
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£16.20
Baker Publishing Group Sacred Privilege
Book SynopsisLife as a pastor''s wife offers meaningful opportunities to play a significant part in God''s work, to witness and participate in the beauty of changed lives. Yet it also carries the potential for deep wounds and great conflict that can drain the joy out of service. Is it worth it? Oh, yes, says Kay Warren, wife of Pastor Rick Warren and cofounder of Saddleback Church. It is more than worth the risk--it''s a sacred privilege.Drawing on more than forty years in ministry in every possible size church, Kay provides encouraging principles and life lessons, along with intimate personal stories, that will give readers the confidence needed to lead and live well. Pastor''s wives learn to- accept who they are- adapt to change- help their children survive and thrive- protect their private lives- deal with criticism- live with integrity- develop an eternal perspectiveWhether she is excited, struggling, or feeling broken and tired, every
£12.34
Baker Publishing Group Light Force A Stirring Account of the Church
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£21.60
Baker Publishing Group The Mark of a Man Following Christs Example of
Book SynopsisWith Christ as the example of the ultimate man, this classic takes on understanding a man's role in life and relationships, romantic or otherwise, helps men define their own masculinity in a positive way.
£14.98
Baker Publishing Group When Two Become One
Book SynopsisIgnite the intimate, passionate love God created you to enjoy with your mate. That''s what this book is all about. Now in paper, When Two Become One shows couples how to make their love life the fulfilling experience it was meant to be. Christian counselor and certified sex therapist Christopher McCluskey and his wife, Rachel, introduce The Lovemaking Cycle©, an innovative model that helps readers see the difference between sex and making love. Much more than a how-to book, this practical, detailed resource offers a vision of lovemaking that facilitates a deeper experience of intimacy on all planes of marriage. Discussion questions and honest advice make this a must-read for all married couples, counselors, and anyone considering marriage.
£11.39
Baker Publishing Group Lo que él necesita lo que ella necesita
Book SynopsisThe bestselling His Needs, Her Needs, now available in Spanish.
£17.41
Baker Publishing Group The Colonels Lady
Book SynopsisIn 1779, when genteel Virginia spinster Roxanna Rowan arrives at the Kentucky fort commanded by Colonel Cassius McLinn, she finds that her officer father has died. Penniless and destitute, Roxanna is forced to take her father''s place as scrivener. Before long, it''s clear that the colonel himself is attracted to her. But she soon realizes the colonel has grave secrets of his own--some of which have to do with her father''s sudden death. Can she ever truly love him?Readers will be enchanted by this powerful story of love, faith, and forgiveness from reader favorite Laura Frantz. Her solid research and deft writing immerse readers in the world of the early frontier while her realistic characters become intimate friends.
£18.51
