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Whether you're on the verge of a breakdown, in the middle of one, or worried you're headed toward one-this book will show you how a breakdown can lead to a breakthrough. We have wasted enough time living in fear; let's start living in freedom!

How do we help women at every stage of life and spiritual maturity grow to know God, be changed by him, and develop and use their talents and gifts? In too many of our Christian contexts, leadership training and ministry opportunities for women are inadequate or totally absent. This short guide...

How do we trust God for good when everything looks so wrong? How do we hold on to hope when our world is falling apart? Come rest with the One whose very nature promises hope! When difficult circumstances sow doubt and fear, we need reminders that God is bigger than our troubles. We need to know...

Crystal Flores was a wife, mother, and minister of the Gospel. She spent 25 years of her life ministering to the brokenhearted, tirelessly exhorting, uplifting, and challenging those God had placed in her path to partake in the relational healing found in Jesus. This is her first and only book, as shortly upon completion she was called home to her eternal resting place. She is survived by her husband Moises and her two children Elizabeth and Moises.

In a world that expects near perfection from people in ministry, it is hard to be honest about struggles of being a pastor's wife or a woman in ministry—let alone have a sense of humor about it! In their popular podcast, Pastors' Wives Tell All, Jessica Taylor, Stephanie Gilbert, and Jenna Allen create a safe place for pastors' wives and women in ministry to be their most authentic selves. Now they're bringing their wit and wisdom to women through the spoken word.

Nancy Guthrie verfolgt in "Besser als Eden" neun biblische Motive, die sich wie ein roter Faden durch die gesamte Bibel ziehen. Sie zeigt mit jedem Motiv Biblischer Theologie, wie die neue Schöpfung noch viel herrlicher sein wird als die erste. Aber die Hoffnung auf ein noch besseres Eden ist nicht nur Zukunftsmusik. Guthrie illustriert anhand vieler Beispiele und ihrer eigenen Erfahrung, wie diese Hoffnung schon heute dein gesamtes Leben verändern kann.

Life after a husband's death is full of grief, uncertainty, and loneliness. Who can possibly understand the heavy ache of this new life that must be lived alone? Only someone who has lived this experience too. In Prayers for a Widow's Journey, a collection of more than 100 reflective prayers, author Gayle Roper talks to the Lord about what it feels like to be caught in the unsought solitude of widowhood. Each prayer is accompanied by a verse from Scripture that grounds the prayer not in self-pity, but in an awareness of the boundless care of the God of all comfort.

It's hard to know a God we don't understand, and it's hard to love a God we don't know. But our God wants to be known and loved, and He’s told us a lot about Himself in the pages of His Word—particularly that He is a “three-in-one” God. Although it is a crucial and classic Christian...

What was day-to-day life really like for women during New Testament times? How can we make sense of some of the seemingly sexist teachings of Paul? This in-depth analysis of Christ's teachings and interactions with women give valuable perspective and show us the way forward in creating a more just and inclusive society.

Elizabeth was born to a father damaged by war and life. Her life would grow from the emotional and circumstantial swirl of family life defined by its pain and hurts. It meant foster care and adoption. She owes much to well-meaning individuals, certainly. But her introduction to Jesus would give her a new path. A path increasingly lit with God’s love and redemption, ultimately leading to a joy unspeakable. To a life filled with love and purpose, where once dark voids and pain had encamped.

Give yourself permission to slow down. Jodi Grubbs did not give herself permission for too long, falling headlong into the endless rush and exhaustion of hustle culture. After leaving her childhood home on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean, she had assumed the rapid pace and stress of city living in the States. Soon she realized God was bidding her to a return to the "island time" of her past.

Have you ever felt forgotten, disregarded, wounded, invisible, or invalidated by others? Do you ever experience the pain and anger of feeling unseen? Has this left you wondering if you’re truly worthy of being acknowledged, listened to, and loved? Oftentimes, when we are in this place, we turn...

With fresh prophetic insight and practical wisdom, Kim Maas calls you away from the competing voices in culture by reminding you of the brave women in Scripture. Battling struggles, loss, and judgment amid cultural oppression and religious suppression, these women were politically savvy, prophetically perceptive, and covenantally obedient. And their lives give you permission to be audacious, showing you how to break through cultural barriers, religious traditions, and political limitations; refuse to be defined by your circumstances; and discover your Kingdom identity and purpose.

In a world where darkness can seem impenetrable, A Survivor’s Secrets emerges as a testament to the indomitable power of the human spirit and the transformative nature of God’s love. Just as she emerged from years of childhood physical and sexual abuse, Gina Cavallo found herself ensnared...

In a delightfully engaging series of essays, Elisabeth Elliot captures the joys and trials of a life fully given to Christ. A timeless spiritual perspective on the value of being a woman, wife, mother and Christian...

Have you ever felt like you're living a subpar version of yourself? Have you given God your yes, but still struggle to step into your full potential? If so, it's time to tap into your God-given potential, embrace your unique identity, and live a purpose-filled life. In Courage and Confidence...

If you're a woman, chances are you know the cycle: You start the day already exhausted and end it defeated, all the while telling yourself things will get better if you can just power through this week. But then the weeks turn into months, and you start to believe you'll never be able to stop, slow down, or catch your breath. You wouldn't even know how if you tried. And yet God has made you for a life of abundance, not a life of exhaustion. It's time to quit the unsustainable pace and receive God's gift of realistic rest.

10 Women Who Changed the World is seminary president Daniel L. Akin’s powerful tribute to the transformational work done by some truly inspiring female Christian missionaries. With each profile, he journeys into the heart of that gospel servant’s mission-minded story and makes a compelling...

With humor, vulnerability, and stories of her own limited life as a mom of five—two of whom struggle with severe autism—pastor and podcaster Jessica Hurlbut ignites hope in the hearts of overwhelmed moms to believe that God has more. Revealing twelve limits that hinder mothers—very real things like exhaustion, distractions, and disillusionment—Jessica empowers you to respond in obedience rather than react in emotions.

Southern humorist Jane Jenkins Herlong brings joy and humor with her fifty unusual-but-true faith-filled stories of growing up in the South Carolina low country. Whether you love Southern ways of life or find their ways strange and amusing, you'll be entertained and inspired with warm Southern-fried humor and tried-and-true tips for attaining the best version of yourself.