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Odd Moms Out shares the stories of five biblical mothers central to the genealogy of Christ. Discover how God’s grace can redeem a life and point to Jesus and the Gospel. Their stories of hope will encourage and challenge you to trust your Savior and rely on his redemptive grace no matter what you face.

Anyone who loves somebody suffering from addiction should pick up Mitchum and Denofio’s 2022 biography, Addicted to Hope: a chronicle of Michelle Mulledy’s life as the wife of an addict.

How are you handling the unsettling changes in our world? Are you wondering how to navigate tricky relationships with those who have opposing viewpoints? Do you feel disconnected from fellowship? In Navigating Uncertain Times, you will learn from godly biblical leaders who were experts in surviving turmoil. Jeremiah, Josiah, Daniel, Habakkuk, and Ezekiel were contemporaries, and they encountered issues very similar to those of our current world.

The church in the United States is broken. This does not mean that we should all stop meeting together. Both things can be true. In a society where many find themselves “deconstructing”, people need an environment where they can contemplate how the current church operates and determine if there are healthy adjustments to be made. The current outlook on deconstruction from evangelical circles is that it is all evil.

What is the believer still struggling to escape a porn addiction to do? Christian authors and purity programs insist that escape is possible only with accountability. But most of the still-struggling will not seek accountability-based help. The still-struggling now have another option. The still-struggling now have fresh hope for discovering God’s promised way of escape (I Corinthians 10:13).

The book Living in Balance: A Simple Guide to Finding Happiness and Living Your Best Life resulted from years of working with patients and speaking to people about the many stressors they have faced. These stressors included depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and unrealistic expectations. This book discusses what restrains people from feeling their best and finding happiness. This book identifies some common problems and provides coping skills to help people handle their stressors productively and effectively.

On August 15, 2014, I received a phone call that would forever change my life. My husband of 19 years, Larry, and only child, nine-year-old Landon, had just died in a plane crash. This is my survival story. I say survival because at times I thought I would die of a broken heart. Although this story is the raw, vulnerable truth of grief, my survival is anchored in hope and faith that was shaken to its core. God met me right where I was and walked with me on the most difficult and burdensome journey of my life. My prayer is that my story helps pave the path for others on this journey.

Leadership in Community is a spiritual formation curriculum designed to provide a theological and practical foundation for Christian leaders committed to the mission of God in a vastly changing world. It engages new or seasoned missional leaders in the foundations of missiology, leadership theory, and leadership practices and tools. The curriculum explores three interrelated themes that build effective missional leadership: the missiology, community, and ethics of missional leadership.

Jesus: He Who Is, Who Was, and Who Is to Come involves examining past and present evidence of the validity and reliability of Scripture historically, archaeologically, and through modern research. Furthermore, the book provides scriptural proof and examples of the power and providence of God's plan for the future. The scriptural empowering and building up of our most holy faith will ignite ambassadorship that calls others today to be reconciled to God through Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Teacher, Do You Love Me? examines 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 through the lens of teaching and learning. Each chapter unpacks a word or phrase from "Love is Patient" to "Love Always Perseveres" using stories, definitions, research, and biblical references to help educators understand and apply the various aspects of the love is and love is nots outlined in the book's key passage, 1 Cor. 13:4-8. Listeners are encouraged to examine what each facet of love means and to apply the insights gleaned to the classroom and school communities.

Does God have a plan for me and my life? How do I know what job to take or whom to date? The Bible tells us you can "test and approve" God's Will. You can know His will and examine Scripture to provide God's direction for your life. The book of Romans tells us that as we are transformed by God, we are able to discern His Will. Are you ready and willing to let your life be transformed by God's Word and His Holy Spirit?

Chosen, a sequel to Loved, is a redemptive message to reveal the nature of Jesus and his love for you. The heart of Jesus is revealed through his joy and plan for you as you step into his world. Though redemption is often defined through the glory and sacrifice of the cross, the goal of this book is for us to truly see Jesus and his compassion for our journey as he answers the question, “Who is Chosen?”

What if our mind was a ship trying to navigate through the waters of this life—whether smooth waters, rough, or overwhelming? At some heartbeat, we experience all of these waters. Come on a journey with me—exploring who the Creator is, of wonder, vulnerability, thanksgiving, encouragement, and pain. May you be encouraged no matter how the waters are for you. Know there is an answer, hope, and someone who cares. Steady the ship of your mind on things above, lest the ship starts drifting or sinking. He is the commander of our minds, and, when He speaks, there is a great calm.

Loved is a timeless message to reveal the very essence of God. Each chapter will challenge listeners to look within and overcome the bias that has swayed their belief in the Creator. Through an inner healing journey, the listener will not only be overcome with gratitude for the Savior but overcome with Love. The character of Love will become personal, real, and tangible instead of solely a belief or vacillating (or indecisive) idea. Loved has endless depth and will encourage the listener to pick up the Word of God and find the answers we are all searching for.

Creativity, a character trait that sets people apart, empowering them and their organizations toward the novel, new, has-never-been products. The realization has downed and is portrayed through Creation Illuminated that God is the first creative force. In his creation and your heart, blessings are placed. Through the Creator's power in nature and its blessings, we can seek the ultimate creation in ourselves. To be able to love.

It is 1863. With his friends, Frankie boards a ship to return home from a sailing trip. A storm interrupts their journey, and they are stranded on a deserted island and have to find a way to survive. Pirates attack their newly built ship, and they are captured and sold as slaves. They learn to accept what they can’t change and appreciate what they take for granted. Despite the hardship of working as slaves, they learn valuable lessons and are rewarded in the end with freedom. From humble beginnings to a heroic end, they return home stronger and wiser than before.

These devotions (80 in total) are based on the format laid out in my blog (terrynightingale.com). Each one is between 450-600 words. For those who want to linger longer, there are suggested prayers. Each devotion is based on at least one verse of scripture or a Bible story. The text of the Bible is the main focus, accompanied by stories, thoughts, or questions. The aim of each is to encourage, "build up", but also challenge the listener to a deeper walk with God and obedience to his word.

Hope for the Holidays is more than just a catchy phrase that you might find in a Hallmark greeting. Hope is vital to our lives, and it is often the most prevalent during the season of Christmas. This book speaks about the message of hope that we find in the Christmas story as we celebrate Jesus' birth. In this book, we will explore the ways we can experience hope for the holidays. In each chapter, we will look at the different characters in the Christmas story and how they offer a message of hope to us in our own lives.

Once There Was a Girl is the poignant true story of Wendy, a young black woman struggling to grow up in a housing project in New Orleans. Facing abject poverty, rampant crime, and formidable challenges, she believes against all hope that she will somehow survive. Her mother teaches her how to pray - and pray she does - even when all hope of a better life seems fleeting and perhaps impossible. As time passes, Wendy struggles to not give up, and fervently asks God to perform a miracle and deliver her from the projects to the world she hopes and dreams of.

This inspirational novel was written to help people achieve a more happy and successful life while better connecting to their spirituality. To provide direction for anyone that is seeking self-improvement, growth, motivation, and more fulfillment from life. The essence of the book is about the universal search we all undertake to find our true spirit, happiness, self-worth, and life success.