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How is a God-fearing woman supposed to navigate the land mines of modern culture? Is it really possible to have a “gentle and quiet spirit” in a world that values individuality and outspokenness to a fault? It’s no secret that women face unique pressures and demands from our noisy, fast-paced society. Compelled to look good 24/7 by relentless advertising and social media feeds. Pushed to compete in a postfeminist, dog-eat-dog corporate world—and judged if they choose a different path. Expected to follow certain fashion trends or think specific things both culturally and politically. If you’re sick of the world’s pressures and pace but also afraid gentle and quiet are not words that describe you, there is still hope! Seeking a Gentle & Quiet Spirit in a Harsh and Noisy World was written for you by a woman who u
Meghan Shanahan is confident in her Christianity, if not a bit self-righteous . When she moves in with Jeff and Carol, her two unbelieving college roommates, she begins to unravel. Meghan thought she could save Jeff, but in the first three months of college, she's breaking more rules than she's keeping. Even worse, she finds herself falling in love with Jeff. When a young woman in their apartment building is murdered, everything starts changing. Through heartache and despair, tragedy and suspense, Meghan learns what friendship is all about, and more importantly, she discovers the voice she's going to follow.
Meghan Shanahan is confident in her Christianity, if not a bit self-righteous . When she moves in with Jeff and Carol, her two unbelieving college roommates, she begins to unravel. Meghan thought she could save Jeff, but in the first three months of college, shes breaking more rules than shes keeping. Even worse, she finds herself falling in love with Jeff. When a young woman in their apartment building is murdered, everything starts changing. Through heartache and despair, tragedy and suspense, Meghan learns what friendship is all about, and more importantly, she discovers the voice shes going to follow.
From the beginning of time, mothers have dealt with the same issues we deal with today, and their life lessons were recorded so that we may learn from their experience. Parenting on your own strength can produce a “successful” adult, but God intended more for your child than empty friendships, failed or empty marriages, and the constant pull of money, status, and consumerism. This book offers mothers the chance to see and apply the principles for motherhood that God has given in His Word and provides material for discussions on practical ways to apply these truths to our own lives. God intended for your children to know Him and His true and unconditional love. He longs for us to live a life of purpose and meaning. He asks us to travel a road that often isn’t easy but comes with rewards that don’t fade or rust.
In God's Orchard is an in-depth women's Bible study on the fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. Many different places in the Bible refer to God as a gardener. As God's child, you are planted in his orchard—no matter where you are. Watered with God's Word, you produce fruit in your life—the fruit of the Spirit: "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23). This book is a labor of love by six passionate, Bible-loving women. They dive deeply into God's Word and invite you to learn with them about each of these fruits of the Spirit—what the Bible says about them, the impact sin has on them, how Jesus demonstrated them perfectly, and how God's gospel message fosters their growth in your life. Each of the nine Christ-centered Bible lessons features practical applications and discussion questions with room for you to write down your thoughts. You can work through these fruits of the Spirit privately or in a Bible study group with other Christian women. Sink your roots deep into God's Word and yield a fruitful harvest in your life through this women's Bible study!
A source of hope, expert advice, and guidance for people with borderline personality disorder and those who love them Do you experience frightening, often violent mood swings that make you fear for your sanity? Are you often depressed? Do you engage in self-destructive behaviors such as drug or alcohol abuse, anorexia, compulsive eating, self-cutting, and hair pulling? Do you feel empty inside, or as if you don't know who you are? Do you dread being alone and fear abandonment? Do you have trouble finishing projects, keeping a job, or forming lasting relationships? If you or someone you love answered yes to the majority of these questions, there's a good chance that you or that person suffers...
Are you a Christian mom looking for ways to have honest, heartfelt conversations about godly character with your daughter? For Deborah Schroeder, answers were in the breakfast aisle. It's not the first place you'd expect to find ideas, but inspiration is often found in life's ordinary moments. Things are not always as they seem. Everyday places and situations—even time spent in the breakfast aisle—often teach important lessons, and that's exactly what Girl Time reveals. In a world fixated on appearances, it takes the effort of looking past the exterior and trusting God's guidance to learn what godly character is and how you can find and share it with others. Often thoughtful and profound, filled with personal anecdotes and humorous stories, this Bible study book is a tool for mothers and mentors teaching godly character to daughters, granddaughters, and the next generation of godly women. Girl Time will help you foster conversations on godly character, share the wisdom you've learned from your unique experiences, and grow together in God's Word in fun and meaningful ways! This study also includes helpful suggestions for use in various group settings.
Raising children isn't for the faint of heart. All moms face challenges as they bring up their children. Perhaps none know this more so than if you're a mother whose children have special needs. The difficulties you—and your kids—encounter are often unique, requiring unwavering patience and understanding. Written by Wendy Heyn, a mother of a child with special needs, Show Me Your Mighty Hand offers a glimpse of such difficulties in nine true accounts from special-needs moms. It then connects their questions, fears, pain, and anxieties to those of a well-known biblical mom: Jesus' mother, Mary. This correlation shows that every mom faces unique circumstances when raising a child. You are ...
If you can identify with any of the following, this book is for you! Me-time is selfish and time-wasting. It's easier to say yes to others than to myself. My work computer is part of my vacation luggage. My goal is to live the biblical definition of joy: Jesus first, others second, yourself last. For many Christians, the concept of loving themselves sounds contrary to Jesus's words: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross" (Matthew 16:24 NIV). Does ''Love your neighbor as yourself" mean our earthly needs are as important as our service to others? Each chapter of Self-Care: Selfish or Sacred? An Interactive Guide to Myths and Misunderstandings looks at a myth about self-care, shares the author's personal struggle, and identifies misconceptions. Scriptural explanations, questions, and prayer prompts are included with blank spaces for interactive use. The book's easy-to-use format is conducive to personal or group study.
Meghan Martins walked into the cosmetology school and straight into the path of Becky Ellingson, her husbands ex-girlfriend. Twenty minutes later, Meghan raced out of Hair Nation with half her head highlighted and the reality that her husband was not who she thought he was. He had a son, a bank account, and jobs to provide child support, which she knew nothing about. Meghan thought shed find clarity by running away, but she found the truth to be far more distorted than shed imagined. Everyone was hiding something. And everyone, it seemed, was struggling to maintain the notion that he or she was somehow better than someone else. It would take counseling, a good Bible study, and a whole lot of tea to get Meghan Martins and her husband, Ben, back on the same page. Meghan would come to realize she was hiding just as much as her husband and that she was equally capable of creating damage. Tragedy, controversy, and a new understanding of the human condition await Meghan in the tiny town of Oronoco, Minnesota, but so do adventure, hope, and witty friends who bring meaning back to her life.