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Faith That Matters
365 Devotions from Classic Christian Leaders Hardcover

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get lost in a never-ending list of projects and demands.  We become distracted with what’s urgent instead of what matters most.  And in the process, we lose sight of who we are . . . and who God is.

Faith That Matters is a beautifully designed devotional that reminds us of the timeless truths of Scripture.  Each reading offers powerful (more…)

Start With Amen
By Beth Guckenberger

Millions of Christians all over the world say this word every day.  Yet few realize what richness, depth, truth, and connection are packed into this sacred phrase.

Throughout the centuries, Christian tradition has taught us to end prayers with amen.  But the Bible is full of stories and passages where God’s people started their prayers with amen.  Why?  As Beth Guckenberger shows, amen is more than just a way to punctuate a conversation with the (more…)

Loving Your Friend Through Cancer
By Marissa Henley

“It’s cancer.”

When you hear the two words you dread most from someone you care about, you know at once that your friend’s life has been turned upside down.

Whether she’s a good friend, a best friend, or just an acquaintance, you want to be supportive.  But how can you understand what she’s going (more…)

Guide Your Mind, Guard Your Heart, Grace Your Tongue
By Carol Burton McLeod

Every single one of us with a beating heart has spoken words “under the influence” of warped feelings and slurred thinking.  And we soon wish we had the magical power to take those words back.  We especially regret the hurtful words we have spoken to those we love the most and know the best.  This book may just be the solution.  (more…)

True Feelings
By Carolyn Mahaney & Nicole Whitacre

What am I feeling?

Emotions can be confusing.  One moment we’re happy, content, and hopeful, and the next we’re anxious, hurt, and overwhelmed.

But we don’t have to live at the mercy of our emotions.  In True Feelings, a mother-daughter team clears away common misconceptions and (more…)

Reading People
By Anne Bogel

If the viral Buzzfeed-style personality quizzes are any indication, we are collectively obsessed with the idea of defining and knowing ourselves and our unique place in the world.  But what we’re finding is this: knowing which Harry Potter character you are is easy, but actually knowing yourself isn’t as simple as just checking a few boxes on an online quiz.

For readers who long to dig deeper into what makes them (more…)