We all want to make great decisions. So what happens between our good intentions and the choices we actually make in the moment? If only we could make decisions ahead of time rather than when we're under stress, overwhelmed, or swayed by fear or emotion. In Think Ahead: 7 Decisions You Can Make Today For The God-Honoring Life You Want Tomorrow, we learn how to do just that.Pastor Craig Groeschel knows from personal experience and as a counselor to others what being trapped in a cycle of poor decision-making is like. In Think Ahead, he shares what he has discovered about the power of "pre-deciding."With thought-provoking exercises and questions for reflection, this interactive book teaches us that the quality of our decisions determines the quality of our lives. Think Ahead will help you:• Understand the science behind your decision-making habits• Overcome decision fatigue and debilitating fears• Diminish the role of emotions in decision-making• See how your small choices shape the kind
Shortlisted for the Lollies 2023.A colourful and comical tour through history from cartoonists Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley. The hilarious minds behind A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You have teamed up once again – this time to give a taste of the daily lives of the people, animals and objects who made history. Featuring a day in the life of early humans as they paint mammoths on the walls of a cave, a fierce gladiator battling in the Colosseum and the first woman in space.And not forgetting the animals of history – from an Egyptian cat (worshipped as a god, of course) to an albatross flying over Rapa Nui and a dog in the trenches of the First World War. Readers can also discover the stories behind famous constructions, including the Great Wall of China and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and delve into the secret diaries of a Viking, Isaac Newton’s cat and the wooden panel that became the Mona Lisa. With over 90 entries told in the friendly, informative style of Mike Barfield an
After accidentally starting a cult and invoking the wrath of the gods, a scam artist must fight to save everyone she has ever loved in this sequel to Margaret Owen’s YA fantasy Little Thieves.After taking down a corrupt margrave, breaking a deadly curse, and finding romance with the vexingly scrupulous junior prefect Emeric Conrad, Vanja had one great mystery left: her long-lost birth family . . . and whether they would welcome a thief. But in her search for an honest trade, she hit trouble and invented a god, the Scarlet Maiden, to scam her way out. Now that lie is growing out of control—especially when Emeric arrives to investigate and the Scarlet Maiden manifests to claim him as a virgin sacrifice.For his final test to become a prefect, Emeric must determine if Vanja is guilty of serious fraud or if the Scarlet Maiden—and her claim to him—is genuine. Meanwhile, Vanja is chasing an alternative sacrifice that could be their way out. The hunt leads her not only into the lairs of monste
It only takes one courageous life to change the world......what about you An inspiring number of biographical accounts from some of history's greatest missionaries like David Livingstone who answered
God's greatest desire is to be your dwelling place. The home for your heart.He doesn't want to be merely a weekend getaway. He has no interest in being a Sunday bungalow or even a summer cottage. He w
Bob Barnes, bestselling author of 5-Minute Bible Workouts and Five Minutes in the Bible for Men, presents brief meditations to inspire men in their time with God. This handsome hardcover, great as a g
I loved this book! Rev. Edington writes with such great ease and holds your attention. I am not a bookworm and don't usually get tied down with a book; but it was hard for me to put down Bring Your Ow
God. It's such a small word to stand for such an immense mystery. Great theologians and ordinary folks have wrestled with it and lost. But this is just as it should be, according to Irma Zaleski. Any
Bestselling author Steve Chapman (A Look at Life from a Deer Stand, over 230,000 copies sold) spins adventuresome hunting tales based on real-life excursions. Steve's passion for God, family, and hunt
From one of the world’s leading writers on religion and the highly acclaimed author of the bestselling A History of God, The Battle for God and The Spiral Staircase, comes a major new work: a chronicl
Not long ago, J. Matthew Sleeth had a fantastic life and a great job as chief of the medical staff at a large hospital. He was living the American dream---until he saw an increasing number of his pati
Human wisdom is failing virtually in almost every area of life (because it is limited); thereby, leaving doubts in the minds of people. It has left undeniable traces of economic crashes, political mal
This year, discover the blessings God has in store for you! In The One Year God's Great Blessings Devotional, acclaimed writer and speaker Patricia Raybon leads you on a 365-day journey through Script
(Educational Piano Library). Includes six great Level 4 duet arrangements of favorite patriotic songs: America, The Beautiful * Battle Hymn of the Republic * God Bless America * My Country, 'Tis of Th
(Guitar Solo). Features these favorites in notes & tab: Great Is Thy Faithfulness * Here I Am to Worship * How Great Is Our God * Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee * There Is a Redeemer * We Fall Down
Ideal for sharing, this Caldecott Medal–winning beloved classic is available in an oversize board book edition.Winner of the Caldecott Medal and in print since 1941, this is a prayer for boys and girls all over the world. It is full of the intimate gentleness for familiar things, the love of friends and family, and the kindly protection of God. It carries a universal appeal for all ages and races, and brings to our hearts and minds the deep responsibility of preserving for all times the faith and hopes of little children.This oversize board book edition makes a great gift during the Easter holiday season and year round.
The Gift for All People is a celebration of God’s gift of salvation wrapped in a collection of inspirational stories. These stories will help Christians comprehend and treasure the assurance
(Piano Solo Mixed Folio). 30 blended selections, including: Ancient Words * Brethren, We Have Met to Worship * How Great Is Our God * Lead On, O King Eternal * Offering * Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead
★ 美國亞馬遜５顆星滿分好評！人生像行船，常常走著走著突然發現自己正在湖中央載浮載沉。也許是因為失業、摯親逝世，或被殘疾、離婚或經濟不穩定綁架，一回過神發現自己山窮水盡，無路可走。露絲．施文克經歷五次流產，派屈克．施文克在四十三歲那年被診斷出罹患癌症……重重波浪沖擊，一葉孤舟無力漂流，這正是他們轉變的起點。本書深具同理心，文字真實且柔軟。施文克夫婦藉聖經中發人深省的指引，交織自身經歷提醒我們：試煉是上帝改造我們的工具。翻開這本書，你會明白： ◎ 為何深刻的傷痛，能使我們經歷全然的盼望。 ◎ 學習克服恐懼，去體會上帝給予我們的自由。 ◎ 上帝不只是課堂教學，祂能藉著混亂塑造並成就我們。作者夫婦身為牧師與師母，平常扮演安慰與帶領者的他們，如今身陷苦難，親嘗生命中難以承受的苦楚。本書字裡行間流露出的細膩情感，每位曾行過低谷的人都能感同身受，能貼近讀者受傷的心。對曾經或正在經歷苦難的人們，或想幫助身處苦難中的人們，這都是本陪伴與療癒之書。過去耶穌行走在水面上，風浪不能撼動祂，今天要在風浪中走向你。奔騰的洪水是你前往豐盛的當行之路。好評推薦：「在書中，我的朋友派屈克及露絲．施文克分享了在風暴核心的個人經歷，提供我們度過難關的實用方法，同時讓我們理解：上帝會在困境中與我們相遇。當你身陷混亂和苦難，祂會重重地提醒你：上帝是一切的主宰！」──肯蒂絲．卡麥蓉．布雷（Candace Cameron Bure），演員、紐約時報暢銷作家「書中字裡行間流露深厚的同理心，一切發自肺腑並帶來穩妥盼望。你會明白痛苦、苦難、傷害及絕望始終帶著目的，從不枉然，在上帝國度裡不致絕望───施文克伉儷不只是頭腦知道，更親身經歷。如果你發現自己正處於試煉之中，心想著：『為什麼是我！』或想鼓勵正遭受苦難的人，我強力推薦這本書！」──蓋瑞特．希格比博士（Dr. Garrett Higbee），宏偉牧靈關懷共同委員會（Pastoral Care For The Great Commission Collective）董事長、演說家、作家「最近有幾本書，我始終捨不得放下，本書就是其中之一。對施文克夫婦來說，苦難則是湖泊；然而對所有人而言，苦難是一場場出人意料的風暴。我愛這本書，因它給讀者思考的空間，也提點讀者──在苦難中，我們從來不是孤軍奮戰，它鼓勵我們繼續持下去，因上帝與我們同行。」──克莉絲汀．威爾許（Krist
