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How To Keep Your Kids On Your Team
$19.99Add to cart“It’s not what you think that will impact your child; it’s what you communicate.” What are you telling your kids? Are you telling them that their crises are trivial and their ideas are foolish? Probably not in so many words, but you may be communicating just that with your lack of interest in the day-to-day activities of your child. To keep your children on your team, Charles Stanley asserts, you must assure them from the start that you are on theirs. Focusing on the parental role as one of stewardship rather than ownership, Stanley instructs parents on how to ingrain a sense of personal accountability to God into the minds of children at an early age. By doing so, parents can raise confident, self-controlled kids who will hold fast to the values they instill.
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40 Days And 40 Nights
$8.95Add to cartThe first weeks of your baby’s life can be overwhelming. You’re exhausted. The house is a mess. You haven’t been outside in days ? You wonder how in your wildest imagination you ever thought you were prepared for this thing called motherhood. Will your life ever be “normal” again?
Well, just remember that God is even more concerned with your every need than you are with your baby’s. Imagine that! He longs to take you in His arms and give you peace and comfort.
A perfect gift for any new mother, Forty Days And Forty Nights is a book of 40 simple, affirming devotions especially created to provide support and spiritual solace in those dizzying first weeks. As a young mother herself, Michelle Waters knows the emotional roller-coaster you’re on — and her brief meditations, each accompanied by a verse or two of scripture and a prayer, will touch your heart and bring a smile to your face.
So take a few quiet moments alone with God today and rest in the shelter of His wings. You’ll be refreshed by His word and restored by His Spirit!
This is a powerful little book for women. Michelle Waters has done a beautiful job of capturing the spirit of being a new mom. It will be helpful to women who are both celebrating and struggling with all the issues and aspects of new parenthood.
Julie K. Aageson
Coordinator, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Resource CentersWith wisdom and insight, Forty Days And Forty Nights will surely nourish and encourage the new mother as she pauses to draw upon God’s strength.
Marilynn M. Moe
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Covenant Marriage : Staying Together For Life
$18.95Add to cartA new movement is spreading across America, bringing hope to existing marriages and new guidelines for marriages yet to be; and Dr. Fred Lowery, in this courageous and insightful book, shares with you the principles of the Covenant Marriage Movement.
Every marriage faces storms and struggles that can lead to failure. Unexpected changes, personality conflicts, money problems, and misguided expectations can send even the best of marriages into a tailspin. But this insightful, new book provides real answers through chapters such as “The Difference between a Contract and a Covenant,” “Learning How to Manage Conflict,” and “What to Do When Marriage Is Not What You Expected.”
Covenant marriages will stand the test of time, change, and personal problems and will shine with brilliance in a world that is besieged by divorce. This book will not only impact your life, but will impact marriages for generations to come. The principles, power, and pattern for a covenant marriages will help you and your spouse stay together in your marriage for life.
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Simple Secrets To A Beautiful Home
$13.99Add to cartHarvest House Print on Demand Title
The good news is that a beautiful home doesnt require too much money, too much energy, or too much time. Bestselling author and home-management expert Emilie Barnes shows readers how they can easily weave beauty and happiness into the fabric of their dailly lives. With just a touch of inspiration, readers can
turn their homes into havens of welcome and blessing
build a lifestyle that beautifully reflects their unique personalities
enrich their spirits with growing things (even if their thumbs are several shades shy of green)
make mealtimes feasts of thanksgiving and kitchen duty fun
establish traditions of celebration that allow joy to filter through to everyday lifeFormerly titled The Spirit of Loveliness.
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XTB Issue 1
$9.99Add to cartThe First 15 Days Look At Acts, Chs 1-4.
Days 16-29 Make A Start In Genesis, Chs 1-9.
Day 30 Takes A Little Look At Hebrews 11:7, Relevant To Genesis.
Day 31 Starts Matthew And Continues To Day 50, Ending In Ch 7.
Day 51 Picks Up In Genesis Again And Covers Chs 12-22 Over 14 Days.
A Series Of Puzzles And Questions At The Very End Of The Book Offer A Chance To Look Into Other Parts Of The Bible Not Covered Here.Additional Info
Investigate the beginning of everything in the book of Genesis.Zoom in on Matthew and Acts to discover who Jesus is and why He came.
See how God always keeps his promises.
Issue One of XTB is called The Book of Beginnings and will help you investigate the beginning of the universe, the beginning of the early church and the beginning of Jesus’ life and teaching on earth – plus you get free Stickers!
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XTB Issue 2
$9.99Add to cartThe First 17 Days Look Through Acts Chs 8-10
Days 18-20 Take A Little Look At Some Psalms
Day 21 Gets Us Back Into Genesis And By Day 30 We’ve Covered Chs 25-33!
Days 31-45 Look At Some Miraculous Things In Matthew Chs 8 & 9
Days 46-65 Go Back To Genesis To Find Out About Joseph In Chs 37-50.
A Series Of Puzzles And Questions At The Very End Of The Book Offer A Chance To Look Into Other Parts Of The Bible Not Covered Here. There Is Also A Little Bit Of Serious Code-cracking To Do On The Very Last Page.Additional Info
Zoom in on Genesis, Matthew and Acts.Take a quick dip into the book of Psalms.
Crack codes as you go.
Issue Two of XTB is called Miracles and Dreams. Three months of Bible readings to help you investigate Jesus’ miracles in Matthew’s Gospel, discover why Peter’s dream changed everything for the first Christians in the book of Acts, and meet Jacob the Schemer and Joseph the Dreamer in Genesis. Includes a free XTB code cracker.
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XTB Easter Unscrambled
$8.99Add to cartEaster Unpacked Is Based On John’s Gospel. There Are 21 Days Of Undated Pages With Bible Readings And Various Games And Puzzles To Help Children Grasp The Point Of Each Lesson. At Day 21 The Book Switches From XTB To Table Talk. The Passages Are The Same Each Day For XTB And Table Talk So You Can Use Them Together Or On Their Own.
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Easter Unscrambled is designed to help children and families explore the Bible together over the Easter holidays. Three weeks of Bible readings help you focus on what Easter is really all about. Meet Dr Luke as he tells you all about God’s rescue plan. Find out Who the rescuer is and Why we need rescuing. Beautifully presented with full-color illustrations, it is actually two books in one:XTB (eXplore The Bible) will help 7-11 year olds to get into the Bible for themselves. It’s packed with pictures, puzzles and loads of help to follow the clues to see who Jesus is and why He came.
Table Talk – is designed for families (or groups) to use together. Based on just a few verses from the passage that XTB uses, it is suitable for families with children aged from 4 upwards. Table Talk forms the basis for a short family time together – maybe just five minutes at the breakfast or diner table, or whenever best suits you.
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XTB Christmas Unpacked
$8.99Add to cartChristmas Unpacked Is Based On Luke’s Gospel. There Are 21 Days Of Undated Pages With Various Games And Quizzes To Help Children Grasp The Point Of Each Lesson. At Day 21 The Book Switches From XTB To Table Talk. The Passages Are The Same Each Day For XTB And Table Talk So You Can Use Them Together Or On Their Own.
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Christmas Unpacked is a great resource to help children and families explore the Bible together over the Christmas holidays. Three weeks of Bible readings help you focus on what Christmas is really all about. Meet Dr Luke as he tells you all about God’s rescue plan. Find out Who the rescuer is and Why we need rescuing. Beautifully presented with full-color illustrations, it is actually two books in one:XTB (eXplore The Bible) will help 7-11 year olds to get into the Bible for themselves. It’s packed with pictures, puzzles and loads of help to follow the clues to see who Jesus is and why He came.
Table Talk – is designed for families (or groups) to use together. Based on just a few verses from the passage that XTB uses, it is suitable for families with children aged from 4 upwards. Table Talk forms the basis for a short family time together – maybe just five minutes at the breakfast or diner table, or whenever best suits you.
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XTB Issue 6
$9.99Add to cartDays 1-20 Look At Mark Chs 4-8
Day 21 Starts Joshua And Continues Until Day 40 Ending In Ch 8
Days 41-55 Continue In Ephesians
And Back Into Joshua Chs 21-24 From Days 56-65
A Series Of Puzzles And Questions At The Very End Of The Book Offer A Chance To Look Into Other Parts Of The Bible Not Covered Here And Some Budding Comedians Try Their Hand At Making You Laugh (or Groan) On The XTB Joke Page.Additional Info
Venture into the Promised land with the Israelites in Joshua.Read more about why Jesus came in Mark’s Gospel.
Issue Six of XTB is called Footprints. Three months of Bible readings to help you investigate who Jesus is and why He came in Mark’s Gospel, explore the promised land with the Israelites in Joshua (where battles await!), and unravel the end of Paul’s prison letter to the Ephesians.
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XTB Issue 5
$9.99Add to cartDays 1-20 Look At Mark
Days 21-34 Make A Start In Numbers Chs 1-11, With A Brief Look Back At Exodus Over Days 23 & 24
Day 35 Gives A Chance To Look Quickly At 1 Thessalonians
Day 36-50 Opens Up The Letter To The Ephesians
Back To Numbers Chs 11-21 Over Days 51-61, Touching On John’s Gospel, Relevant To Numbers
Days 62-65 Looks At Chs 31-34 Of Deuteronomy
A Series Of Puzzles And Questions At The Very End Of The Book Offer A Chance To Look Into Other Parts Of The Bible Not Covered Here.Additional Info
Zoom in on the Great book of NumbersFind out more about Jesus in Mark’s exciting Gospel
Take a peak into Paul’s letter to the Ephesians
And use the Prayer diary to help you talk to God about what you learn
Issue Five of XTB is called The Promise Keeper. Three months of Bible readings to help you investigate who Jesus is and why He came in Mark’s Gospel, continue journeying with the Israelites in Numbers and Deuteronomy, and unravel one of Paul’s prison letters – to the Ephesians. Also included is a free Prayer Diary.
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XTB Issue 3
$9.99Add to cartThe First 15 Days Go Through Acts Chs 15-18
Day 16 Dives Into Exodus And Looks Through Chs 1-4 Over 9 Days
We Then Pick Up In Matthew Chs 13-18 Between Days 26-45
Day 46 Brings Us Back To Exodus And We Go Through Chs 5-12 Until Day 61
A Quick Flashback To Genesis On Day 62, Relevant To Exodus
And Then Back Again The Next Day To Exodus, Until Day 65, Ending In Ch 14
A Series Of Puzzles And Questions At The Very End Of The Book Offer A Chance To Look Into Other Parts Of The Bible Not Covered Here. There Are Also Some Pretty Serious Maps Of Paul’s Journey On The Very Last Page.Additional Info
DescriptionZoom in on Exodus, Matthew and Acts.
Use the Map Book to see for yourself where everything happens.
Issue Three of XTB is called Comings and Goings. Three months of Bible readings to help you investigate Jesus’ miracles and teaching in Matthew’s Gospel, escape from Egypt with the thrilling book of Exodus, and join Paul on a dangerous journey in the book of Acts. Includes a free XTB Mini Map Book.
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XTB Issue 4
$9.99Add to cartDays 1-10 Look At The Final Part Of Acts, Chs 23-28
Over Days 11-15 There’s A Chance To Look At Some Of The Letters Paul Wrote To The People He Met In Acts.
We Get Back Into Exodus Chs 13-17 Over Days 16-25
And Then Again To Matthew Chs 26-28 Over Days 26-45
Days 46-65 Pick Up In Exodus Again And We Go Through Chs 19-33 With A Little Look Back At Matthew Ch 5 On Day 54, Relevant To Exodus
A Series Of Puzzles And Questions At The Very End Of The Book Offer A Chance To Look Into Other Parts Of The Bible Not Covered Here. There Is Also A Little Bit Of Serious Code-cracking To Do On The Very Last Page.Additional Info
There is a free memory Verse card included in this issue that splits into four ways of learning Memory Verses from Exodus, Matthew and Acts.One piece is a jigsaw puzzle, another a little mobile of planet earth, another piece folds into a picture frame and the last piece becomes a helicopter that is ready to fly in just two folds!
Issue Four of XTB is called Travels Unravelled. Three months of Bible readings to help you explore the very first Easter in Matthew’s Gospel, wander through the wilderness with the Israelites in exodus, and join Paul as he travels to Rome in Acts. We’ll dip into some of Paul’s letter as well.
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Many Loves Of Marriage
$16.99Add to cartPassionate and playful, tough and tender, warm and winsome—love has many hues, and Painter of Light Thomas Kinkade and his wife, Nanette, have experienced them all. Painting a colorful portrait of The Many Loves of Marriage, they share what their own real-life romance has taught them about the rewards of fidelity, endurance, unselfishness, and faith. Kinkade’s radiant illustrations illuminate their insights.
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When Homosexuality Invades The Family
$15.49Add to cartBiblical Guidelines for Parents, Counselors, and Daughters With the ever increasing visibility of the homosexual movement, the various views of what causes homosexuality, and the question as to whether a homosexual can change, Christian parents are often left bewildered when they discover their daughter has become involved in this lifestyle. The changes that occur in the relationship between the parents and their daughter are numerous, the heartbreak they experience is severe, and how best to deal with both is confusing. This book puts forth several responses parents exhibit, and it distinguishes between those that are destructive and those that are constructive to both themselves and their daughter. Practical ways parents can deal with awkward situations and discouragement are also addressed. The sovereignty of God and the sufficiency of Scripture are the foundation from which all help comes during these difficult times. The book is directed to parents, counselors, and those involved in homosexuality but who want help and guidance.
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Marriage Journey : Preparations And Provisions For Life Together (Revised)
$24.95Add to cartThe Sacrament Of Marriage
Extended Families
Being With Others
Living Together
Fighting Fair
Money Matters
Sexual Intimacy
The Gift Of Children
Yes, No, Maybe, Why Bother (Marriage Preparation, Marriage Enrichment)
The Journey AheadAdditional Info
Updated version of this classic resource for couples about to marry, those already married, and the congregations that support them, including new introductory material and a completely revised resources section. -
Relationships Gods Way
$13.49Add to cartChapter 1: Unmarried To the unmarried individual who is trying to identify his or her soul mate. Male: God loves you so much that He wants to give you favor. Female: You are so special to God that He identifies you as a good thing and says that your price is far above rubies. Chapter 2: Married To married couples who are searching for the truth to stay married. Husband: God has chosen you to be the vehicle that will transport the greatest gift of all to His daughter, your wife. Wife: The ingredient that God has placed in you is a gift for your husband that will take him to heights that will elevate him spiritually, physically, materially, and relationally. Chapter 3: Parents To parents who want to contribute a blessing and not a curse to society. Father: God wants you to know that you are important-that’s why He put the chromosome inside of you that determines the gender of your child. Mother: You are unique because God put inside of you the incubator that develops life to its outward manifestation.
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Safe Haven Marriage
$18.99Add to cartCreating a safe haven for each other in a marriage can enable a couple to weather any storm. Yet that accomplishment is certainly easier said than done. Psychologists Arch Hart, Ph.D, and Sharon Hart Morris, Ph.D., present a detailed blueprint for establishing a marital safe haven so that couples can count on each other and avoid criticizing, blaming and shutting out their partners during tough times. Based on a new therapeutic approach that involves establishing a feeling of “safety,” out of which commitment and the other necessary elements of a lasting and fulfilling relationship can grow.
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In Search Of The Proverbs 31 Man
$15.99Add to cart224 Pages
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We’ve heard much about the virtuous Proverbs 31 wife. But what godly characteristics should Christian women be seeking or nurturing in a man? Hammond digs into God’s Word for thought-provoking examples of traits that distinguish a husband (or potential husband) “of noble character.” Essential reading for dating singles of either sex! -
This Anguishing Blessed Journey
$10.99Add to cartSometimes the best worship comes from a broken heart. “It’s Mother’s Day, and we are embarking on an adventure with Hannah. . . .” So begins one mother’s efforts to scale the wall of her daughter’s autism spectrum disorder. This faith journal shares the heartfelt prayers, gentle, loving Biblical truths, everyday spiritual insights, anguishing emotional struggles, and blessed strength from Scripture that all played a part in this woman’s spiritual journey the first year after her daughter’s diagnosis. “A very encouraging and uplifting resource for any parents who find themselves in the lifelong journey of raising a special needs child. The hope here is not in the therapy or the cure, it’s in the One who allows all things to work together for our good. Parents and others whose lives are touched by a special needs child will find this book to be a great comfort.” -Liberty G., Mother of an Autistic Child “I was greatly encouraged by the insight and depth of trust in Sonya’s heart. This book would be an encouraging read for anyone walking through ‘the valleys’ in their life. I believe Sonya has hit the target and that God will greatly use the words she has written to be a balm to hurting individuals.” -Steve Hammack, Counselor, Conference Speaker, Pastor
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Marriage And Family In The Biblical World
$35.99Add to cartSix experts working in their respective fields trace out the dynamic contours of marriage and family as understood and practiced in Ancient Israel and the Near East, in Greek and Roman society, in second temple Judaism, and finally, in the New Testament.
The result is a well-informed and documented map that traces out the similarity and diversity of concepts and customs, including marriage, divorce, sexual ethics, gender roles, children, celibacy, adoption, abortion, contraception, and family life, which surrounded and intersected Ancient Israel and the church in New Testament times. -
Single Dads Survival Guide
$17.00Add to cartYou May Be Single, But You’re Not Alone. Being a great dad is challenging enough when you’re part of a two-person team. But now you’re raising your kids single-handedly. How can you provide the emotional, physical, and spiritual support your children need, cover all the details of running a household, and still earn a living to support your family? Being a solo dad could easily be the toughest job of your life.
The good news is you’re not alone. Inside this book you’ll find the support, advice, and encouragement you need to succeed. Here are practical solutions for everything you’re facing from conflicting emotions to day-to-day time management. You’ll find useful pointers on a daughter’s unique needs, a son’s inner struggles, and even how to recruit trusted friends to pitch in. With plenty of humor and real-world insight, The Single Dad’s Survival Guide will show you how to expand on your natural, built-in abilities so you can come out on top as a parenting team of one.
Find logistical help on everyday challenges, including finances, family schedules, household management, and staying on top of your work.
Take advantage of practical guidance on everything from supporting and nurturing your kids to protecting your own emotional health.
Learn how to get past anger, hurt, and fatigue to stand strong as the man your children need most a man who provides security, stability, and spiritual guidance during one of the toughest times in their life.
It’s all here to help you succeed as a solo dad. Single parenting takes everything you’ve got so learn how to give it your all.
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Unfailing Love : Gods Answer To A Troubled Family
$15.49Add to cartUnfailing Love details God’s mercy to a young mother desperate for answers. Everything looks hopeless as she struggles with a faltering marriage, a chronically ill child, and rebellious teens.Through it all, she discovers how her trials work for good. Lessons learned only through dire testing unearth the hidden treasure of her painful past. God’s intervention into the lives of this family, with miraculous answers to prayer, will fill readers with awe and cause them to fall in love with Jesus. A must read for everyone desiring a closer walk with the Lord.
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On Becoming Toddlerwise
$15.95Add to cartFrom First Steps to Potty Training There is no greater fulfillment a parent can receive than the upturned face of a toddler, eyes speaking wonders and a face of confidence in discovering a brand new world with Mom and Dad. In just over a year, the helpless infant emerges as a little moving, talking, walking, exploratory person marked by keen senses, clear memory, quick perceptions and unlimited energy. He emerges into a period of life know affectionately as the Toddler Years. How ready are you for this new experience?The toddler years are the learning fields and you need a trustworthy guide to take you through the unfolding maze of your child’s developing world. On Becoming Toddlerwise is a tool chest of workable strategies and ideas that multiplies your child’s learning opportunities in a loving and nurturing way. This resource is as practical as it is informative.With over two million homes to their credit, trusted parenting authors Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam bring their collective wisdom, experience, and insights to bear on this critical phase of growth and development. From first steps to potty training made easy and everything in between, it is all here for you.
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Sheet Music : Uncovering The Secrets Of Sexual Intimacy In Marriage
$17.99Add to cart246 Pages
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Get ready to make beautiful music together! Dr. Leman’s practical guide will help any couple stay “in tune” for an active God-designed sex life. Addressing a wide spectrum of individuals—with positive, negative, or no experience—his frank descriptions, line drawings, and warm and friendly tone will help couples find greater harmony through intimacy. -
Staying Close : Stopping The Natural Drift Toward Isolation In Marriage
$18.99Add to cartCountless married Americans end up living alone_in the same house. Years of conducting FamilyLife conferences and counseling couples have convinced Dennis Rainey that isolation is the number one problem in marriages today. But Rainey is also convinced that it is possible to defeat “marital drift” and experience the miracle of oneness. Staying Close provides couples with a positive, workable strategy for keeping their marriage vital and intimate. Couples will learn to: recognize the personal and cultural forces that isolate them manage the busyness of life without losing sight of each other grow closer during hard times rather than allow troubles to pull them apart “affair-proof” their relationship (or heal it after the fact) discover the secrets of a mutually rewarding sex life create a safe atmosphere for transparent communicationPrevious Edition: 0-8499-3343-9
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Jewish Pregnancy Book
$16.95Add to cartA first-of-its-kind guide to nourishing your pregnancy
with wisdom from Jewish tradition.
B’sha-ah Tovah! You’re pregnant! With all the changes happening to your body right now, it would be easy to focus only on the physical aspects of this life-changing event. But pregnancy is also a spiritually meaningful period in life, a time to reflect and comfort the soul.
The Jewish Pregnancy Book is the first resource to nurture the body, mind and soul of the pregnant woman by combining up-to-date medical information with spiritual nourishment from Jewish tradition.
* For the soul-Ancient and modern prayers and rituals for each stage of pregnancy, as well as traditional Jewish wisdom on pregnancy.
* For the body-Pre-natal Aleph-Bet yoga, a unique blend of yoga and spirituality inspired by the letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
* For the mind-Medical information on topics such as fetal development, pre-natal testing, and potential pregnancy problems, as well as discussions from a contemporary Jewish perspective on ethical issues such as selective reduction and home birth.
In clear, easy-to-follow, accessible language, this groundbreaking handbook guides you through the miraculous and challenging process of creation, engaging your whole being in a uniquely Jewish way. -
Gift Of Sex (Revised)
$19.99Add to cartClifford and Joyce Penner, clinical therapist and nurse have written a sensitive and forthright guide to understanding sexuality and how it fits into God’s design for marriage. This revised and updated version features a new introduction, new illustrations, a section on addictions and the Internet, and a timely discussion on sexually transmitted diseases and their consequences. With the latest information on sexuality and intimacy, this best-selling book is ideal whether you are newlyweds or have been married for many years.Chapters include: The Physical Dimension The Total Experience Moving Past Sexual Barriers Resolving Difficulties Finding Help
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Best Thing I Ever Did For My Marriage
$15.99Add to cartMarriage has never been easy. But sometimes it takes surprisingly little to yield to infinite rewards. This eye-opening book by marriage experts Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby contains humorous and profound true stories of turning points in marriages. From brushing her teeth at a different sink to letting her husband finish his sentences, each woman’s story expresses the staggering impact that simple actions can have on marriages everywhere. More fulfilling relationships, expanded ministry opportunities and a more intimate walk with God await the readers of this book when they see how God’s best for their marriages may be just one small decision away.
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Prayer Changes Teens
$15.99Add to cart208 Pages
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Mom and Dad, you have more power over your teens than you think! Learn to release your kids to God’s control by praying specifically—with your sense of humor intact! McHenry offers lighthearted stories to take the edge off parenting; valuable insights on areas of conflict; biblical perspectives on each subject; tips from experts; and more. -
When God Became Apparent
$16.49Add to cartWhen a parent dies during a child’s growing-up years, the change is monumental. An alternate shaping of life and self begins; an influence is lost; the creation of memories is halted. Living with the loss from that point on means living a new way of life. Life is so significantly shaped by the loss that other forces often pale by comparison. The reader will often be moved to tears by the heartfelt insights of adults who experienced the early death of a parent-a parent that cannot be present at graduations, weddings, births, and everyday conversations-a parent that is not available to give advice or be a grandparent. Woven throughout this very personal book are Dr. Darren Daugherty’s own insights from the early loss of his father and the recognition of God’s grace. Darren’s book will help readers to understand this loss and those who live with it. It also offers hope to anyone connected to the early loss of a parent. Included at the end of each chapter are suggestions for surviving parents who desire to help their children through the loss.
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Upside Down Marriage
$13.49Add to cartJust for fun let’s view our marriages like a coach would view building a successful athletic team… We have to decide whether or not we are going to be spectators or players. Watching a basketball game is fun. Attending a pep rally for our favorite team is exciting. Having season tickets is nice. But this is one game we do not want to be sitting in the stands watching others play the game. We do not want to be on the sidelines cheering for our team or for our families. This is one game, one adventure we want to come away with sweat on our brow, dirt on our pants, soreness in our muscles, and a heart filled with excitement. We do not want to be left behind while other couples move ahead in their marriages. Marriage is the adventure of a lifetime. The game of all games. The sport of all sports. A healthy marriage, a healthy home is worth the price. It is worth the hard work. It is worth the sweat equity. It is one game we should not mind getting banged up and bruised. It is one game in which we do not want to miss the practices. We will become better husbands due to the hard work and the practicing.
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Guard Your Heart
$16.99Add to cartToday’s marriages are under attack and Christian homes are not exempt. That is why Gary and Barb Rosberg have committed themselves to helping couples understand the temptations they face. As one of the key books in the Divorce-Proofing America’s Marriages campaign, Guard Your Heart and its companion workbook, will equip couples to practice guarding love and protect their marriages.
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So You Are About To Be A Teenager
$15.99Add to cartApproaching the teenage years is frightening for parents and kids. The changing landscape of our society brings new safety issues, health concerns, and emotional factors that threaten the well-being of all teens. As parents, Dennis and Barbara Rainey have lived and relived those challenging years. And as a teacher of a sixth-grade Sunday school class for over eleven years, Dennis helped hundreds of preteens prepare for adolescence – including his own six children.Samuel and Rebecca Rainey, preteens themselves not many years ago, add their perspective as young adults who vividly recall their own successes and failures as teenagers. Covering such topics as friends, peer pressure, boundaries, dating, and sex, the Raineys address the most common traps of adolescence and teach young people how to avoid making poor choices. Short, concise chapters are filled with engaging illustrations and practical applications. This book is essential reading for preteens and an ideal resource for parents and youth workers.
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What Kids Wish Parents Knew About Parenting (Revised)
$15.95Add to cart(When placing your order, please mention that this is a Lightining Source book.)
Best-selling author and family expert Joe White writes a sobering book for this most serious of times. Children are being exposed to dangers outside the home that most parents are unaware of until they accidentally find some shred of evidence-a cigarette butt, a half-smoked joint, or an obscene letter from an unknown lover. Kids are feeling lonely, ugly, unaccepted, and scared. While smiling on the outside, they often feel deserted on the inside-even by their parents.
White’s insights into parenting and what kids really want from their parents will change not only how Christians think about their families but how they treat and raise the priceless jewels God has placed in their care. This is not a feel-good, no brainer book. This is a convicting, how-to book on raising children in homes of faith, love, security, and commitment.
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Sexplosion : A Biblically Based Sexual Intimacy Workbook For Wives (Workbook)
$18.99Add to cartA lack of knowledge and the absence of proper teaching about sexual intimacy are contributors to the marriage bed perishing. For too long the secular society has been setting the standard for sex, for which the church should be setting the standard. No more! Sexplosion provides the knowledge and instruction needed to resurrect the marriage bed. Sexplosion very specifically, biblically, explicitly, unashamedly, and candidly teaches wives “how to” make love. This Workbook addresses areas that have been viewed by the Christian community as “taboo” or “off-limits” or “offensive,” yet God teaches is holy, acceptable, and to be enjoyed. Sexplosion is written by a wife to exhort and instruct wives to experience a lifetime of sexplosive sexual intimacy through abiding in the Word of God. Sexplosion teaches the wife to: Establish and maintain spiritual, emotional, and sexual harmony with her husband Overcome sexual anxieties, inhibitions, past traumas, and inaccurate beliefs Move from faking orgasms to multiple sexhilarating orgasms Become freer to initiate, give, and receive sexual pleasures Sexpel all her sexcuses: fatigue, lack of time, headache, not in the mood, etc. Sexpress to her husband what she likes, how she likes it, and when she likes it
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8 Kinds Of People You Dont Want To Marry
$13.49Add to cartThis book is a close look at those aspects of our human frailty that serve as potential hazards to marriage relationships. It is also a deep look at how our worldview has adversely influenced the way we interpret the Bible. Looking through the lives of people such as Adam, Eve, Nabal, Jezebel, Samson, Delilah, Elimelech, and Vashti, we learn how to avoid mistakes of the past and live lives that are pleasing to the Creator God.
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Bringing Out The Winner In Your Child
$14.95Add to cartCroyle’s life is an inspiring story of an All-American defensive end whose love for children prompted his coach, Bear Bryant, to advise him to “”forget about pro football and follow your dream.”” Croyle challenges parents to love their children enough to make the changes needed to provide a stable, peaceful home.
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Dads Everything Book For Sons
$18.99Add to cartThe mission is to give dads short, practical ideas to build a quality relationship with their 8- 12-year-old sons so that when the turbulent teenage years hit, the relational bond will be so strong that nothing can separate them. The book is filled with ideas on what to talk about (and how to talk about it); “dates”; retreat fun; how to have Bible studies that they both enjoy; how to use teachable moments; creative ways to bond doing things he likes to do, as well as having him do things with Dad that he likes to do; branching out into new life experiences in order to create memories; ways to serve others together; prayers to pray for sons.
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Your Perfect Job
$17.99Add to cart“So What Are You Going to Do Now?”
This question often leaves young adults feeling fearful and confused as they look towards life careers. Author Bob Bittner says finding work you love is not as intimidating as it seems. Your Perfect Job helps readers identify their passions, skills, and inclinations in terms of God’s calling on their lives. Readers will better understand why it’s important to do what they love, how to get started on a career path that is meaningful, how to make mid-course changes, and how to start a new job on the right foot. Drawing on interviews with dozens of young working professionals, Your Perfect Job introduces readers to a wide array of career opportunities and shows how real people went from less than perfect jobs into careers that perfectly matched their personality and passions. Designed for young adults, this book is a perfect selection for high school and college grads, or someone getting ready to make a career change.
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Marriage And Modernization
$34.99Add to cartThe process of modernization and globalization promise more wealth and health for many people. But they are also a threat to the stability and quality of marriage and family life. This new book-at once sobering and constructive-looks at the impact of these processes on marriage and asks what Christianity, in cooperation with other religions, can do to strengthen married life today. Among the deleterious effects of modernization and globalization on marriage are a worldwide drift of men away from the responsibility of parenthood and the tendency of mothers too readily to take on the task of childrearing alone. After looking at recent research on these and other problems, Don Browning suggests that the cure for modern marital disruption entails reforming and reconstructing the institution of marriage while also nurturing relevant forms of social support. Yet the effort to initiate a “world marriage revival” requires a complex cultural work, and Browning explores the key contributions that the religions of the world must make for such an effort to be successful.
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Keep The Siblings Lose The Rivalry
$18.99Add to cartA proactive approach to teaching children practical skills for living together Sibling problems are a natural part of family life and a God-given opportunity to teach children the valuable relational skills they need for life. Parents of children_from preschool through teens_will find biblical references and a Christian worldview woven into this practical and comprehensive look at the problems and opportunities that arise between siblings. The goal of this book is not to eliminate sibling conflict_an unrealistic and even undesirable goal. Instead, the author instructs parents on how to help children respond respectfully to everyday frustrations and build their relational life-skills. Features include: * Examines what causes sibling rivalry * Improves children9s “living together” skills * Treats each child uniquely * Addresses how parents can use positive language to shape their children9s views of themselves * Teaches positive social skills and problem-solving skills * Provides a “team behavioral contract” for children * Emphasizes God9s role in empowering parents Dr. Cartmell9s one-hour workshop on “Sibling Success” has been presented to thousands of parents at MOPS, Hearts at Home conferences, schools, and other parenting groups.
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Rainbows : The Beauty In A Storm
$15.49Add to cartRainbow, according to the American Heritage Dictionary, means: “An arc of color appearing opposite the sun as a result of the sunlight in rain or mist.” God used a rainbow as a covenant with Noah after the flood destroyed the earth. Ms. Schiager was aware of her daughter Christina’s eating problem and had done everything she knew to do to help. She prayed for God to use whatever method necessary to show Christina her need for help. God answered this prayer far differently than she had ever imagined. During the year that followed, information came to light that changed every life in this family forever. Ms. Schiager writes of the devastating realities that came to light, how the Lord brought her through it victoriously, how her relationship with Christ deepened through it all, and how she learned to trust God’s will in everything. She tells about many answered prayers and blessings that she experienced through it all. She describes it this way: “This past year has definitely been the stormiest in my life, but there were so many rainbows, I was compelled to share them. My rainbows are a result of the Son’s presence in my life during the storms.”
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Caitys Touch : A Story Of Alpers Disease
$13.49Add to cartFew things in life are as devastating as the death of a child. How does one deal with such crushing disappointment after the long-anticipated birth? How does one deal with the frustration and helplessness of not being able to change the situation or comfort the child? Where does one find answers, find solace, and find peace in the crushing reality of death? This book will show you how one family dealt with these issues. You will see that life goes on. It is possible to find joy and peace in your world again. And although the pain will never be erased completely, it doesn’t have to confine you to a life of grief. This book is about hope.
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Key To Your Childs Heart
$18.99Add to cart208 Pages
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A repeat bestseller for two decades, this child-rearing classic cuts to the heart of the anger and alienation that mar so many modern homes. In this ultimately practical book, Gary Smalley outlines effective steps for parents to open up a child that has shut them out. He describes family-tested ways for parents to set limits and enforce them, and he reveals the simple but powerful secret for achieving a close-knit family. Learn proven parenting methods that can spell the difference between an angry, rebellious, distant child and a happy, cooperative one. -
Creative Counterpart : Becoming The Woman Wife And Mother Youve Longed To B (Rep
$18.99Add to cartLinda Dillow gracefully and succinctly motivates Christian women to reach for more than they are currently experiencing in their marriages. She includes creative suggestions on how to encourage your husband, live above your circumstances, and develop a plan whereby you can begin to become the woman, wife, and mother that you long to be. She describes a creative counterpart as being more than just a helper. She is a woman who, having chosen (or having found herself in) the vocation of wife and mother, decides to learn and grow in all the areas of this role and to work as though she were aiming for the presidency of a corporation. Also included is a Bible study and project guide, which work perfectly for personal study or small group interaction.
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Boundaries With Kids Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartA video resource kit that helps parents bring control to their family and instill godly character in their children This ZondervanGroupware curriculum is a complete resource kit for helping parents put into practice the principles detailed in the book Boundaries with Kids. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend take parents through the ins and outs of establishing family boundaries and cultivating sound character in their children. The video features presentations by the authors as well as dramatic vignettes. The 8 sessions can be used in large or small groups and are presented in a new test-proven small group interactive format. The complete ZondervanGroupware kit includes one leader9s guide, one participant9s guide, one Boundaries with Kids softcover book, one VHS video, and one DVD. Each element except the videos is also sold separately. An 8-Session Focus on Boundaries and Kids
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Mom Dad What Were You Thinking
$15.99Add to cart“Michael Chatman is the “Robert Kiyosaki” (author of Rich Dad Poor Dad) of motivational speakers on teen and young adult wealth building. His name is the official brand of the teen and young adult financial market.” Lee Jenkins Raymond James Financial Services “Nobody inspires young people to discover their personal genius and take responsibility for their financial future like Michael Chatman.” Michael Dempster Jackson Vice President, Charles Schwab “Michael Chatman knows how to connect with teenagers through humor and compelling stories. He is literally helping teenagers avoid the financial traps their parents have fallen into, and not to repeat the same mistakes. His message is changing teenagers’ relationship to money.” Paul Wiggins Bank of America “Michael has taken the subject of money management, which is traditionally boring to teenagers and young adults, and made it fun, practical and interesting. In my opinion, Michael is to the teen wealth building market what Suze Orman is to the adult financial market.” Wayne Weaver Weaver Research & Development If you would like to avoid the financial pitfalls that trapped your parents and would prefer not to work hard all of your life… this book is for you. Why not Choose to be Financially Free?
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Boundaries With Kids Leaders Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$29.99Add to cartA video resource kit that helps parents bring control to their family and instill godly character in their children This ZondervanGroupware curriculum is a complete resource kit for helping parents put into practice the principles detailed in the book Boundaries with Kids. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend take parents through the ins and outs of establishing family boundaries and cultivating sound character in their children. The video features presentations by the authors as well as dramatic vignettes. The 8 sessions can be used in large or small groups and are presented in a new test-proven small group interactive format. The complete ZondervanGroupware kit includes one leader9s guide, one participant9s guide, one Boundaries with Kids softcover book, one VHS video, and one DVD. Each element except the videos is also sold separately. An 8-Session Focus on Boundaries and Kids
