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An estimated one in 5 households has a child with a disability. Many of these families miss out on church due to a lack of physical or social accommodations. And while ministry leaders want to help, they often don't know how to with limited space, budget, and trained volunteers. Churches must understand the challenges that disability families face so they can remove barriers to biblical fellowship.

A myth-busting vindication of women's physical strengths For decades, Starre Vartan - like most women - was told that having a woman's body meant being weaker than men. Like many women, she mostly believed it. Not anymore. Following a half decade of research into the newest science, Vartan shows...

An unexpected arrangement might lead to a forever home… Daryn Yutzy’s three orphaned nieces are now his responsibility—but the Amish bachelor is clueless when it comes to raising little girls, especially one who refuses to speak. When kindhearted food-trailer owner Carrie Detweiler coaxes...

Women of the Sierra Nevada forged their legacy through resilience and adventure, shaping their community while pursuing dreams. Their stories inspire future generations, revealing the strength and spirit of those who embraced the mountains as home. In Four Women and a Mountain, the narrative unfolds against the breathtaking backdrop of the Sierra Nevada, where the mountains are not just a setting but a character in their own right. This book shines a light on the often-overlooked contributions of women who have shaped the region's history.

What kind of relationship do you have with your brain? This important organ shapes who you are, so it’s important to make sure it’s performing at its best. You have the power to actively design the brain that serves you best through an exciting process called neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change. It can change for the better or for the worse. This book shows you how to actively manage your brain’s neuroplasticity. It gives you the keys to building resilience and making it stick.

In Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words, Kate Whouley strips away the romantic veneer of mother-daughter love to bare the toothed and tough reality of caring for a parent who is slowly losing her mind. Yet, this is not a dark or dour look at the demon of Alzheimer’s. Whouley shares the trying, the tender, and the sometimes hilarious moments in meeting the challenge also known as Mom.

Too many people equate aging with aching. They rely on cortisone injections or pop painkillers, convinced there are no other alternatives. But that's not always the case. Body advocate Stephanie Shorr knows that when it comes to your health, even small steps make a big difference. More than 70 years young, Stephanie takes no medications, has no chronic pain, and enjoys plenty of energy. In Live the Health You Want, she shares knowledge gained from a lifetime of researching human health and wellness.

Anxiety rules Annemarie Zimmer's days—the fear that her relationship with the man she loves is growing stagnant; the fear that equestrian daughter Eva's dreams of Olympic glory will carry her far away from her mother . . . and into harm's way. For five months, Annemarie has struggled to make...