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In this very moment, God offers you the gift of His presence.Your life is hectic! Juggling family time, work, and church equals jam-packed days. You want to spend time in God’s Word, but the busyness of life keeps getting in the way. What if, however, you could take five minutes to invest in making each day matter?With her signature honesty, vulnerability, and humor, bestselling author Sheila Walsh helps you find perspective in the midst of your fast-paced life. Every entry features a powerful devotion, a guiding takeaway, and related Scripture that will nourish you, sustain you, and remind you that you are not alone.These five minutes with Jesus just might become the most peaceful and meaningful moments of your day.

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Prayer is one of the most powerful, life-changing things we will ever do, and yet we often struggle. It's hard to find the time. It's repetitive, we get distracted and sometimes even bored. And the answers often feel few and far between. In this companion study guide to Praying Women, bestselling author Sheila Walsh shares practical helps directly from God's Word, showing you how to know what to say, how to pray as a joy-filled warrior, and how to let go of the past and stand on God's promises for you now.

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Prayer is one of the most powerful, life-changing things we will ever do. Yet we often struggle. It's hard to find the time. It's repetitive. We get distracted and sometimes even bored. And the answers often feel few and far between. The good news? There is a simple, powerful way to reignite your conversation with God. In Praying Women, bestselling author Sheila Walsh shares practical helps directly from God's Word, showing you how to · know what to say when you pray · understand how to use prayer as a weapon when you are in the midst of a struggle · pray as a joy-filled warrior, not an anxious worrier · let go of the past and stand on God's promises for you now Prayer changes you and it changes the world. You may have tried before, but if you're ready to start again in your relationship with God, let Sheila Walsh show you how to become a strong praying woman.

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When you think of Christmas, what do you see? Glittering lights, decked-out trees, brightly wrapped gifts, a tightly packed schedule? Look closer. What do you hear? Ringing bells, familiar carols, Mariah Carey on an endless loop at the grocery store? Listen harder. In a season that is busy and bustling, there is a deeper, softer, quieter truth that we too often miss in the mayhem. God in our midst. God with us. The greatest gift. The only reason for the season. And the source of all our joy. If you've been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by what Christmas has become, this beautiful Advent devotional will refresh your faith, reactivate your wonder, and restore your joy. With stories of simple Christmases past, inspiration from Scripture, and pearls of wisdom from beloved author Sheila Walsh, The Gifts of Christmas offers you grace, peace, hope, and a sense of expectation for what truly can be the most wonderful time of the year.

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Could you use a joy infusion?When was the last time you had a spontaneous laugh because your heart was absolutely overwhelmed with joy? Whether you’re facing mundane routines or painful hardships, joy often feels out of reach. But those who know Jesus can live joyfully, no matter what—it’s a gift that can only come from God. Jesus engulfs His followers with great love so that He may fill them with His joy. Bestselling author Sheila Walsh invites you to discover daily joy. Through funny and inspiring stories, powerful takeaways, and encouraging scriptures, Sheila shows that joy sometimes comes from gratitude, God’s beautiful creation, grace, or simply delighting in God’s goodness and love. And it always comes from spending time in Jesus’ presence. He brings life, restoration, and . . . joy! The 5 Minutes with Jesus series is the perfect way to start your day with a joyful heart.

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Praying girls are strong girls, brave girls who know that their worth lies in who God says they are, girls who trust him and know that he always comes through. But how do we get our girls to see prayer as more than just a thing they do when they go to bed? How do we encourage them to see each moment spent with God as part of a larger conversation and a deepening of the most important relationship of their lives? With Praying Girls Devotional, bestselling author Sheila Walsh offers girls ages 11 to 14 the tools to begin a life of prayer. She helps them learn - to talk to God in a simple and honest way - how to pray when they don't know what to say - that God is listening and that no problem is too big and no prayer too small - that prayer is a powerful weapon for every girl - and so much more If you long to see your daughters, granddaughters, nieces, and other girls in your life develop a strong prayer life, this beautiful two-color devotional makes the perfect gift for every girl.

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In a world of uncertainty, pain, and struggle, where do you go to find solid and steadfast assurance?Gifted Women of Faith® speaker Sheila Walsh offers powerful, heart-filled teaching on ten bedrock promises of God, providing the foundation for daily living with confidence, hope, and joy. Sheila unveils principles that provide unshakable security during even the most difficult times by weaving her hallmark storytelling, personal experiences, and applicable Scripture to help readers gain a trust in God that will sustain them for a lifetime.

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Life is not always as we imagined it would be. Sheila Walsh wants you to face the pain of yesterday head-on and then start again, from right where you are. In this companion study guide to It's Okay Not to Be Okay, she helps you overcome the same old rut of struggles and pain by changing the way you think about God, yourself, and your everyday life. Her practical, doable, daily strategies will help you move forward one step at a time, knowing God will never let you down.

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Little girls can let their lights shine each day!Girls need to know that they can be bright, shining lights for God—and this new devotional by Sheila Walsh will teach them to do so by thanking God, learning His Word, telling others about Him, and showing His love to everyone they meet.More than 50 devotions help girls see that God wants us to learn about Him and to put His Word in action. Memory verses, prayers, “Shine Your Light” activities that focus on serving God each day, and devotional thoughts explore how little girls can be more like Jesus. With lots of sparkles and even more great biblical applications and encouragement, the Shine Your Light Devotional is sure to be a favorite part of a little girl's day. Meets national education standards.

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Our favorite little angel is back with more giggles, more fun, and an important message for little girls—don’t give up when things get hard.Gabby is a little guardian angel with a big job to do! Watching over Sophie is hard work, but Gabby knows that God wants her to stick to it.Gabby, God’s Little Angel, flies to the rescue as Sophie attempts to help others but has a little trouble sticking with things. Sophie tries to be helpful by washing the family dog for her mom, but she gives up when she’s the one who ends up all wet. She then tries to be kind by reading to her little brother, but he has plans of his own, which include a splash of cereal right in Sophie’s face! When Sophie is ready to quit once again, it’s up to Gabby to encourage her to keep trying and to teach her what the Bible says about perseverance: “We must not become tired of doing good. We will receive our harvest of eternal life at the right time if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9 NCV)Meets national education standards.

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Tuck your little girl into God's love with this bestselling bedtime devotional from Sheila Walsh, author of the popular series Gigi, God's Little Princess and cohost of LIFE Today. Bedtime means special moments to share between a parent and daughter, and God's Little Princess Bedtime Devotional will help settle her heart and mind as she heads to bed. Each of the 106 daily devotions includes a Bible Scripture, a short reading, a rhyming prayer, and a quiet activity relates God's truth in a simple way that 4- to 7-year-olds can relate to encourages family discussions includes illustrations of puppies, dress-up, flowers, and other sweet things girls adore will send every little princess off to bed full of smiles and feeling loved and secure Girls are sure to love the pink cover bedazzled with glitter and jewels, and the content speaks to every family's desire to raise daughters of the King. This girly God-focused book is a go-to gift for any gift-giving holiday and is especially meaningful to celebrate baptism, a decision of faith, and National Daughter's Day.

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We've all experienced that moment where we wish we could start all over again. Failed marriages, lost friends, addictions, lost jobs. This is not the life we imagined. Yesterday can sometimes leave us stuck, sad, shamed, scared, and searching. Sheila Walsh encourages readers to face the pain head on and then start again, from right where they are. She shares that when she discovered "I'm not good enough and I'm good with that," everything started to change. In It's Okay Not to Be Okay, Walsh helps women overcome the same old rut of struggles and pain by changing the way they think about God, themselves, and their everyday lives. She shares practical, doable, daily strategies that will help women move forward one step at a time knowing God will never let them down.

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Are you struggling today? Do you look back and long for what used to be, or are you looking ahead and have no idea what's coming? Are you stuck in the middle of a mess because life has not turned out as you expected? When you run to God for answers, do you often feel like you aren't getting them--or at least aren't getting the answers you want? Are you holding on . . . but not sure how much longer you can? In times of not knowing, Sheila Walsh offers a lifeline of hope. With great compassion born of experience and hardship, Walsh comes alongside the hurting, fearful, and exhausted to remind us that we serve a God who is so much greater than our momentary troubles, no matter how insurmountable they feel. She doesn't offer a quick fix. She offers a God fix. Sharing from her own painful struggles and digging deep into biblical stories of rescue, hope, and miracles, she gives you the strength to keep going, to keep holding on to God in a world turned upside down. The accompanying study includes 10 lessons to help individuals or groups dive deeper.

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This volume comprises an excellent introductory survey of Christian missions from A.D. 30 to the twentieth century.

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Are you struggling today? Do you look back and long for what used to be, or are you looking ahead and have no idea what's coming? Are you stuck in the middle of a mess because life has not turned out as you expected? When you run to God for answers, do you often feel like you aren't getting them--or at least aren't getting the answers you want? Are you holding on . . . but not sure how much longer you can? In times of not knowing, Sheila Walsh offers a lifeline of hope. With great compassion born of experience and hardship, Walsh comes alongside the hurting, fearful, and exhausted to remind us that we serve a God who is so much greater than our momentary troubles, no matter how insurmountable they feel. She doesn't offer a quick fix. She offers a God fix. Sharing from her own painful struggles and digging deep into biblical stories of rescue, hope, and miracles, she gives you the strength to keep going, to keep holding on to God in a world turned upside down. The accompanying study includes 10 lessons to help individuals or groups dive deeper.

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Enseña a tu princesita a aprender y crecer en el Señor con esta popular Biblia devocional para niñas.Una buena dosis de la verdad de Dios combinada con mucho brillo, Princesita de Dios Biblia devocional ayudará a tu niña a florecer como la princesa fiel que está destinada a ser. El texto se complementa con devocionales y actividades que se centran en las virtudes de la compasión, la generosidad y la amabilidad, presentados de una forma entretenida y atractiva. Con toda seguridad, a las niñas les encantará la nueva tapa súper brillante, y el contenido responderá a las necesidades de toda familia en su tarea de crianza de las hijas del Rey. Nota: De conformidad con la CPSIA.Teach your little princess to learn and grow in the Lord with this best-selling devotional Bible for girls.A good dose of God’s truth combined with lots of sparkle, Princesita de Dios Biblia devocional will help your little girl blossom into the faithful princess she was created to be! Actual text is joined with devotionals and activities that focus on such virtues as compassion, generosity, and kindness in fun and engaging ways. Girls are sure to love the updated, extra-shimmery cover, and the content speaks to every family’s felt needs as they work to raise daughters of the King.

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Help your little girl grow in the Lord with this bestselling devotional Bible from Sheila Walsh, author of the popular series Gigi, God's Little Princess and cohost of LIFE Today. A good dose of God's truth combined with lots of girly sparkle, God's Little Princess Devotional Bible will help your little girl blossom into the faithful princess she was created to be!This fun Bible devotional for 4- to 7-year-olds includes: International Children's Bible® selections Short, engaging devotions that help kids relate to God's Word Talking points to spark family discussions Profiles of Bible women Activities, including Bible skit scripts, memory verses, character-building quizzes, and worship songs "True beauty tips" that focus on virtues such as compassion, generosity, and kindness Girls are sure to love the extra-shimmery pink cover and the cheerful illustrations, and the content speaks to every family's desire to raise daughters of the King. Complete with a presentation page, this girly God-focused book is a go-to gift for any gift-giving holiday and is especially meaningful to celebrate baptism, a decision of faith, and National Daughter's Day.

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This popular devotional Bible teaches boys how to be the mighty warriors God created them to be. Even though they are often filled with energy and imagination, boys may not always feel very mighty. With this devotional Bible in storybook format, boys can learn how to be strong, honorable, courageous, and true. Selections of Bible text from the International Children’s Bible® are combined with delightful articles to help a budding warrior earn his armor and grow strong in the Lord.Features include: The Belt of Truth (Morals and values) Guard Your Heart (Manners for boys) Stand Strong (Sharing the Good News with friends) Shield of Faith (How to make right choices) Helmet of Salvation (Knowing right from wrong) Sword of the Spirit (Scripture memory) Mighty Warriors (Bible heroes) Adventure Quest (Encouragement for imagination and adventure) Note: CPSIA tested.

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This first book in a delightful new series offers a comforting message for young readers—God loves you very much and is always watching over you! What little girl wouldn’t love her very own guardian angel? Parents and children alike will be won over by this humorous tale of Gabby, a guardian angel in training who has much to learn about taking care of God’s little ones. Her new assignment is to protect a young girl named Sophie, but Gabby soon realizes that watching after Sophie is a bigger challenge than she had expected! After a close call while riding her pony, Sophie learns what the Bible says about guardian angels: “He will put his angels in charge of you. They will watch over you wherever you go” (Psalm 91:11 ICB).

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This humorous board book will show kids how, when, and why to talk with God as they learn more of who God is and how much He loves them! Introduce curious children to bestselling author Sheila Walsh's first children's book about prayer and talking to God.In Is God Still Awake??young readers meet Poppy, a little girl who has?big?questions about God! Poppy wants to know how to talk with God and whether God listens to her. As she goes through her day, Poppy discovers that God is?always?there—even when the world is asleep! This whimsical board book is Ideal for children, ages 0 to 4, beginning their faith journey A great way for grandparents to share their faith across the miles A good size for traveling, snuggling, or bedtime reading A perfect gift for Christmas, baptisms, baby showers, and birthdays Inspired by the ways God has used her book?Praying Women, Sheila Walsh decided to share her passion for prayer with kids—a passion that began when she was a little girl who wondered if God could hear her any time of the day or night. With humorous, rhyming text,?Is God Still Awake??assures children that God loves them and is always with them. Whether it's day or night, God is awake, He's listening, and He loves to hear His children speak!

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